You like it or not you probably have to go to school. This is the way the world has been organized for you by adults. If you go to one of the private, expensive schools, you have opportunity to travel around the world with your teachers. If your school is one of the public ones, you still have the option to do it. The rules are the same. The trip
Read a story I had always been good at English. Before… Before our teacher changed. Nobody knew why but the rumour was that our previous teacher had been offered some very good job so she simply left. We were not really shocked – we all thought our previous teacher was brilliant. She deserved something better… She was young, pretty and she wore nice clothes: combat trousers and T‑shirts. She spoke only English with
Do you know that… What school do you prefer: American, French or Polish one? Read our text. School in Sweden Studying in any kind school is for free. Parents and children don’t have to pay for books, meals at school, school bus or a school doctor. In every school there’s a headmaster. This person makes decisions but he always asks students if they agree! Parents are also asked! A school year in Sweden
Halloween quiz How much do you know about Halloween? Do the quiz and check! 1. Halloween is celebrated on a) 30th October b) 31st October c) 1st November 2. In Ireland Halloween is called a) All Saints Day b) Samhain Night c) Jack Night 3. What did people sprinkle in the hair of children to protect them from evil spirits? a) sugar b) pepper c) salt 4. Which vegetables are traditionally carved on Halloween?
Quiz 1. How often do you call your boyfriend or girlfriend? a) At least once a day – to tell him/her, I miss him/her. b) Twice a week, to check if everything is OK and set a date. c) Only when it is really necessary. 2. You are going to cinema with your boyfriend or girlfriend. Which film are you going to choose? a) A love story because I love them. b) A film with special
Are parents your best friends? Or perhaps the only thing you dream about is to move out? TRADITIONAL A traditional parent is the only one that exists in two types depending on the sex. A traditional mother cooks, cleans everything around and tells you not to forget about your umbrella. She is devoted to her family. A traditional father works, comes home for dinner and takes you to the zoo on Sunday. Cultivating tradition
Idioms Dear Diary, Today I am going to our family pet’s white wedding, meaning my sister Anna. I predict it will be a disaster. Anna, who is an apple of my father eye, has been preparing it for ages. She has worked her hands to the bones making sure everything is going to be perfect. I do not want to be a black sheep so since morning I have been pretending that I am happy and supportive
Ania, 19 When the weekend starts I always get dressed pretty early. I quickly get dressed and go riding! On Saturdays I try to spend the whole day in the stable. I start with cleaning up my favourite horse, Lucky. Then I put the saddle on it, get on and start riding. Even when the hours are passing by I do not get off and carry on as long as I notice that Lucky is tired. Then
Rumors The reason of their break-up is… “Superman” Kate Bosworth, who has recently split up with her boyfriend, Orlando Bloom, believes that the reason of their break-up is “Superman”. Kate starred Lois Lane in this movie based on the popular series but she has never believed in the spell that is said to be put on people playing in the movie. Now she has changed her mind and she blames
Nie!!! Nie ucz się bez odpoczynku kilka godzin. Nawet komputer trzeba czasami wyłączyć, by odpoczął. Przyjmij system podobny do szkolnego – 45 minut nauki, 15 minut przerwy. Kiedy czujesz się zmęczony, rób sobie przerwę! Nie ucz się tylko jednego przedmiotu. Najlepiej połącz przedmioty w pary – na zasadzie przeciwieństw. A więc np.: poniedziałek – polski i fizyka, wtorek – historia i chemia, środa – biologia i matematyka, czwartek – sztuka
The most popular and touristic English speaking cities are, for sure, London and New York. They are symbols of two main cultures: American and European. Although their spirits are different from the rest of their countries they still have this special magic that attracts millions of people. London London as well as New York is the first place you think when you go those countries. Of course, London is the
It may happen that during your holidays some people may need a detective help. Well, it could be quite interesting! Actually, you may help in such cases. Read stories about officer Andrew Magon and guess how he knows everything! Story 1 In the morning on Wednesday dr Benjamin Swanson called officer Magon. He was very nervous: – Officer Magon? – said dr Swanson – You must help me! Officer Magon went
Well, well! We have a new school year again! But be strong! Actually in every country students have to go back to school in autumn, also in Great Britain. In this country school is compulsory from 5 to 16. There are many similarities between polish and british school system, but there are also many differences. Generally in Great Britain they have 4 levels. The first one in primary school is Infant
Who are the Britons? Would you like to go to Great Britain one day? I’m sure you would. But before you go you must get to know some very important things. First of all, the United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. People who live in those regions are called English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish but they are all Britons. Secondly, those people, although they all speak
Nieważne, czy uczycie się angielskiego od przedszkola, czy od wczoraj, na pierwszych paru lekcjach w liceum pojawi się on: czas teraźniejszy, a właściwie dwa czasy teraźniejsze – Present Simple i Present Continuous. Zaznacz właściwą odpowiedź. 1. I go often / often go / am often going to my psychiatrist. 2. The sun sets / is setting in the West. 3. I read / am reading some very interesting books now. 4.
Easter! Easter! There is not much time left before Easter! In Great Britain and in the United States as well as in Poland people celebrate Easter although many traditions are different. In Great Britain people buy big chocolate eggs – empty inside, they stuff them with sweets and on Easter Sunday morning they give such eggs to beloved persons. You can buy already stuffed eggs in shops. In the USA
Happy jokes Spring is closer and closer. Flowers, sun, insects appear every year at this time. Everything is happy and full of life. People feel spring in the air and want to laugh all the time. In Great Britain the most joyous day in springtime is April Fool’s Day. As in Poland Britons celebrate it on the 1st of April. This day people make jokes to each other. You can
What you eat and drink tells you about your character. Read four types and identify with one of them, than read the character analysis. • SPICY TYPE I love spicy food. I try foreign dishes in restaurants. I am also fond of preparing exotic food by myself. I hate eating the same thing two days running. • SWEET TYPE I like eating everything if there is something sweet on the menu. I love many dishes and
Zbliżają się walentynki, więc mamy dla Was kilka walentynkowych życzeń i wróżb (raczej u nas nieznanych). Spróbujcie sobie powróżyć. Może wróżba się sprawdzi? A przy okazji poćwiczycie angielski! Perfect date? Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day in the whole year. Finally you can show or tell to your beloved person what you really feel. If you don’t have so much courage to say it face to face you can
Doyou know what may happen to you next year? Check it out! Would you like to know what may happen to you in a New Year – 2004? Don’t say you wouldn’t! Now you have an opportunity. Read the Horoscope and wait for the future! Capricorn –Koziorożec (December 22nd – January 20th) HOME: Your family will support your every decision but listen to them. It may help to avoid problems! FRIENDS: