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World Teachers’ Day

The Story of World Teachers’ Day… According to Every Student Ever  Have you ever wondered who decided teachers deserved their own day? Probably a teacher. Think about it. Teachers spend their days answering questions like: “Will this be on the test?” “Can we leave early?” “I forgot my homework… at my grandma’s house… in another...

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Common false friends for Italian speakers learning English

To celebrate the European Day of Languages (there are more than 200 languages spoken in Europe alone), we have decided to promote linguistic diversity between English and Italian through false friends — words that, when translated literally into Italian, have a different meaning from their correct one in English. Here are some of the most...

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The International Day of Peace – expressions about peace

To honor the International Day of Peace, let’s discover some English expressions about peace. Peace is not only about countries living without war. It is also about being kind, solving problems, respecting others, and finding calm in our own lives. These English phrases will help us talk about peace in a more natural and meaningful way....

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International Chocolate day

Have you ever wondered why International Chocolate Day is celebrated on 13 September? The most common explanation is that the date was chosen to celebrate the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, the man who made chocolate famous in the United States. He was born on 13 September 1857 and believed that everyone—not just rich people—should...

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International Literacy Day Worldwide (UNESCO)

When you think about international celebrations, you probably imagine music festivals, parades, or fireworks. Reading doesn’t sound quite as exciting… but imagine waking up one day and not being able to read your phone, a restaurant menu, or even the Wi-Fi password. Suddenly, literacy seems much more interesting! International Literacy Day is celebrated every year...

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World Letter Writing Day – how to write a letter

To celebrate World Letter Writing Day on 1st September, we will learn how to write the opening and closing of an informal letter. We will discover useful expressions to start and end a letter in a friendly and natural way, just like a native English speaker. By the end of the article, you’ll be ready...

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Nottingh Hill Carnival

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL isn’t just a party—it actually has deep historical and cultural roots. The real reason it exists After World War II, many people from the Caribbean moved to the UK (often called the “Windrush generation”) to help rebuild the country. But in areas like Notting Hill, they faced racism, discrimination, and tension. Things...

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Bad Poetry Day

Bad Poetry Day is celebrated every year on August 18. It’s a fun, unofficial occasion where people are encouraged to write deliberately terrible poems—full of clichés, awkward rhymes, and overly dramatic lines 😄 The exact origin of Bad Poetry Day (August 18) isn’t clearly documented, and there’s no single confirmed person who created it. However,...

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International Youth Day

International Youth Day is an annual global observance held on 12 August, focused on highlighting the challenges, achievements, and potential of young people around the world. 🧭 Origins International Youth Day was established by the United Nations in 1999, following a recommendation from the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. The first official celebration...

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When do I use LIKE – WOULD LIKE – WANT

Like, Would like and Want Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) I’d like to go swimming tomorrow morning. b) I like to go swimming tomorrow morning. a) If you want the ticket, please phone me. b) If you like the ticket, please phone me.   We use like to talk about things...