The Great Pasta Talent Show: A World Pasta Day Adventure It was 25 October, and the pasta kingdom was buzzing with excitement. It was World Pasta Day, and Chef Luigi had announced the first-ever Great Pasta Talent Show! All the pasta characters rushed onto the stage. First came Spaghetti, wearing a shiny jacket and carrying...
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VERY COMMON ENGLISH IDIOMS ABOUT FOOD
Piece of cake – facilissimo. The exam was a piece of cake. Spill the beans – svelare un segreto. Come on, spill the beans! Bring home the bacon – guadagnare i soldi per mantenere la famiglia. He brings home the bacon. The icing on the cake...
International Day of the Girl Child
Imagine the world as one giant classroom. In one corner, some children have books, teachers, computers, and encouragement. They raise their hands, ask questions, dream big, and are told, “You can be anything.” In another corner, there are children who are just as curious, just as clever, and just as full of ideas—but many of...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...