50 Things You Need To Know About British History - Freedom
“Britain’s history has been an extraordinary roller-coaster ride! We’ve rolled over the world’s largest empire, come up with some of the greatest inventions, written some of the best books and we’ve got the mother of all parliaments.
In this program we go from Magna Carta to the welfare state because we, Brits, are independent bunch and you can't go taking our liberties.”
50 Things You Need To Know About British History - Roots
What are the 50 key events you need to understand to grasp British history?
History Channel and Daily Telegraph present Hugh Williams' selection of the 50 things that define British history. ”Roots” is a fascinating overview of 10 of them. With great clarity, simplicity and zest for the marvellous stories that underpin many of these events, Williams explains the linkage between each one and its importance in the progress of British history as a whole.
“Talking in Pairs” is intended for adult learners at pre-intermediate level who want to improve their communication skills in English. The material provides practical help and introduces conversation topics in an amusing and lively context. Exercises are based on pair work and focus on enabling the learner to speak English fluently and easily. “Talking in Pairs – Pre-intermediate” is succeeded by “Talking in Pairs – Intermediate”, which is intended for learners who want to further their knowledge.
