Quote of the Week:

Quote of the Week: We know what we are, but know not what we may be. W. Shakespeare
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понедельник, 25 апреля 2011 г.

News from GB


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOUR MAJESTY!!!!


Last week there was the 85th birthday of Elizabeth II. Find out what Britons think about their monarch, why the Queen has two official birthdays and what is the best present for her Majesty from the following video http://www.1tv.ru/news/world/175090

понедельник, 11 апреля 2011 г.

Useful Links






Have you picked a topic for your final course presentation?



For those who have done it and for those who haven't done it yet (guys, it's make up your mind time!) we recommend the following site - http://www.icons.org.uk/


This wonderful site is dedicated to numerous symbols of British culture. We hope it will help you to choose the right topic for your final presentation course or provide you with valuable information on the topic you've picked up!


We have Cristina Moreva to thank for letting us know about this amazing site! 
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

пятница, 18 марта 2011 г.

четверг, 17 марта 2011 г.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
And what is this holiday about? ))

Cartoon of the Week

Scots!

Scotland is a wonderful part of Great Britain with splendid nature, rocky mountains and brave people. The Scottish people (or simply Scots) have always been admired for their courage and valour but they are also fair game for British cartoonists. Guess why? )))

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среда, 16 марта 2011 г.

Recipe of the Week

Do you know how to cook a  perfect steak ?


Jamie Oliver will show you! He is a chef, restaurateur and TV star. His show The Naked Chef is popular with millions of Britons and his books on healthy eating have become bestselleers! Mr. Oliver has been invited several times to prepare dinner for the British Prime Minister and his international guests. And today this renowned chef is going to teach you how to cook a classic steak that is loved by Britons. 
Ready? Steady? Go....

четверг, 3 марта 2011 г.

An Average Briton

How does an average Briton look like?


The average British person drinks three cups of tea a day, believes in God, is more than £3,000 in debt, has sex eight times a month, is caught on CCTV camera 300 times a day and drives a Ford FiestaAt least that's what the statistics tell us.