Традиционные чаепития и разговоры о погоде, День Гая Фокса, Boxing Day, First Footing, и т.д... В Великобритании полно разнообразных традиций - от смешных до странных. Откуда они взялись?
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From Scotland to Cornwall, Britain is full of customs and traditions. A lot of them have very long histories. Some are funny and some are strange. but they are all interesting.
Some British cusoms and traditions are famous all over the world. Bowler hats, drinking tea and talking about the weather, for example. But who was Guy Fawkes? Is the Queen the only person in Britain with two birthdays? This book on British custums and tradtions will tell you.
Elements of British and American English discusses in a systematic way the differences between Britsih and American English. It is primarily meant for secondary schol teachers of English, but can also be recommended to secondary school or university students, or practically anybody with a relatively good command of English
TIMESAVER BRITISH HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS This 96 page resource book presents aspects of British history in a way which will directly appeal to teenage students. Topics include such titles as Crazy Kings and Cool Queens, Worst Wars and Dreadful Disasters. The material can be used to supplement ande cultural based syllabus as well as providing additional fun material to a general course.
Students are prompted to link historical events to present day situations, and personal project suggestions are included.
