America’s most important holiday is on July Fourth – it’s Independence Day! The 4th of July is America’s birthday and the day Americans celebrate their independence from Great Britain. This is the …

Summer is a very popular season. It starts around 21 June and ends around 23 September. The days are long and the nights short. There are three summer months – June, July, and August in our countries..

Do you know which is the fastest growing language of all time? Think about it for a while. English or Chinese? No, it’s the emoji language…

Get ready for the International Children’s Day 1 June Are you ready to celebrate your holiday? What do you usually do and eat? …

The school prom is a big event in the American school year. It´s a big party for graduating high school students….

You might think it’s perfectly clear to everybody why we need summer holidays. Well, it isn’t. …

Summer is here and you’re probably planning your summer holiday although this year we might not travel much. …

Ferdinand Puentes was flying in a small plane when it crashed close to the Hawaiian Islands in 2013. He was lucky enough to be saved by his life vest. What did he do? He took a selfie….

Some time ago there was a story that went viral on the Internet. A little boy lost his favourite plus elephant. His parents were …

14 June Flag Day is celebrated in the USA. It honours the U.S. flag. The flag is called the ‚Stars and Stripes‘ and it’s clear why….

24 June All across Europe, people used to celebrate the middle of summer. It was (and still is) celebrated on …

1 June is one of the most popular days in our countries. All kids love this day. They know that all people celebrate children. Different countries….

In the USA we can see many natural wonders. But did you know that this country is the home to tree record breakers? I am speaking about three different trees…

Traditions in May WELL DRESSING May is the time of well dressing in some parts of England. Wells in towns and gardens are decorated…

When the Greeks beat the Persians near the town of Marathon in 490 B.C., a Greek soldier called Pheidippides ran all the way…

Love them or hate them, family traditions are very important. We are often very busy and don’t have time to spend together….

May is the fifth month. It’s named after Maia, the Roman goddess of fertility. May brings a lot of flowers.

Mother’s Day second Sunday in June Today is the day we celebrate our mothers and what they do for us. …

Before reading: Here are the things can’t you see in the night sky? aliens, a satellite, a comet, galaxies, an astronaut, a planet, UFO, the Moon …

When you look at the map of the USA you see that this country stretches from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific in the west….

‘Hello! I’m Lucas and I’m 12 years old. I have a brother, Tobias. He is three years older than me. My problem is my parents. They think I’m a baby! My brother has much more freedom1 than..

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary…

The Titanic was a famous ship that sank on its first voyage on April 15, 1912. Much has been written and many films have been made about this great tragedy….

Everybody knows the name of William Shakespere… Shackspere… or was it Shaxper? Well, forget it. There are 27 different spellings of his name. (Willm Shakp is top.) If you can’t remember any of them,..

After a few months of winter, we all joyfully welcome spring. Easter, the most important event for all Christians, comes with the beginning of spring. Easter is primarily a Christian festival, marking the death of Jesus Christ, and many people go to church….

It’s the first of April, a day of fun and pranks. It’s April Fool’s Day. Some people love it and some hate it. How about you?…

FAMOUS FICTIONAL TEACHERS

Teacher’s Day is coming. Let’s read about six book and film teachers all kids and teens know. 3 FICTIONAL TEACHERS WE ALL LOVE A perfect teacher is what all students dream about. Read about three teachers we love in the films…

ASPIRIN DISCOVERED What do you do when you have a headache? Most people take an aspirin. It’s a famous pain killer. In the past, people used willow bark. Later they learned how to use the chemical in it, and that’s how aspirin was born. It also helps with heart attacks. But that is not all…..

Last Saturday of March Turn off your lights between 8.30-9.30 p.m., it’s Earth Hour. Join millions of people all over the world and show that you care. People turn off the lights in their homes but also famous buildings and landmarks stay dark, such…

March 28th Different nations celebrate their teachers on different days of the year. In our countries, we honour our teachers’ work on the day when John Amos Comenius was born. What do you do on this day? Do you bring flowers or sweets to your teachers?…

The whole world celebrates water on this day. Experts speak about why we need water. …

March is Reading Month It’s March, the Reading Month. Honestly, do you read books? Do you think your parent’s generation reads more than you?
Lots of experts are worried about people not reading enough today, …

Saint Patrick’s Day, a national holiday in Ireland, is commemorated on 17th March, the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death.
Saint Patrick was born to Scottish parents in Wales….

Animal Records THE FASTEST ANIMAL The cheetah lives in Africa and some parts of Iran. This cat is smaller than other big cats but it is the fastest. The cheetah can run at over 100 kilometres per hour (kph) but not very long. …

One of the most beautiful places to visit in the U.S.A. is Yellowstone National Park. Located mainly in Wyoming, it was the first national park in the world. The park extends over into Montana and Idaho too. The wildlife there is famous, along with Old Faithful, a geyser…

3 March the day to go wild for wildlife Our planet is home to millions of animals and plants. So far about 1.7 million have been discovered and named, but we don’t know about millions more! The planet is a real treasure that should be protected….

Visit Wales  Wales lies in the west of the UK and is also called Cymru. Cardiff is the capital city. Wales has a lot of mountains, too. The official animal is a red dragon. Catherine Zeta Jones is Welsh, and so was Roald Dahl. Wales has more castles per mile than any other country…

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, here’s a treat for all chocoholics. We’re going to read about places that will make your mouth water….

February Is the Month of American Presidents February is the month when Americans celebrate their presidents. Several American presidents were born in February. ….

Meet the 46th American President name: Joe Biden birthday: 20 November 1942 became president: 20 January 2021 Meet Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. His full name is Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. He was born in Scranton,…

March 10 marks the day when the first phone call ever was made. Before you read on, think a little. How many of you do NOT have a phone? What do you use your phone for? ..

Love is in the air on St. Valentine’s Day February 14th Called the most romantic day of the year, St. Valentine’s Day is the holiday for all people in love. Shops get ready with roses, sweets and ….

Each year in February we see the celebration of the best film, television and music at various awards1 events. These events include the BAFTAS, Grammys and Brits awards ceremonies….

Charles Dickens was one of the most prominent English writers, and his novels are famous. Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Christmas Carol and other …

Celebrate the Chinese New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox. This holiday celebrates the beginning of Spring and is popular in China,…

Groundhog Day is a funny US holiday. Groundhogs are little animals that live underground. If a groundhog comes out of …

JANUARY IS THE NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH
I think it’s a great idea to start a new year with a new hobby. A hobby is an activity you do for pleasure. You can do sports, crafts, read, or have a pet… Anything that you like doing…..

Winter is here! When winter starts, the whole world changes. How about you? Do you like summer or winter better? Explain why…

Australia Day 26 JanuaryOn the other side of the Earth it is hot right now. It’s summer in Australia. Australians celebrate Australia Day on 26 January…..

It ´s Pancake Day! It’s a day where people make lots of pancakes with all sorts of toppings and play all sorts of pancake-related games. Why do we have a day where everyone eats the same thing…

Top 3 City Parks of the World
It’s autumn and it’s a great time to go for a walk. Let’s visit three famous city parks.

I Can’t Learn Foreign Languages
Hi! My name is Kate. I have been studying English at school for a few years now, but I still feel I’m just a beginner.

September means that autumn is coming. Is it your favourite season or not? We asked five kids and teens what they like doing in autumn.

16 October is World Food Day so let’s talk about food and food waste. What is it? It’s food we throw away. Did you know that people throw away one third of all food?

Autumn can be pretty spooky with its rain and short, dark days. Let’s visit some places which will give us a good scare.

Halloween is becoming popular in our country, too. How much do you know about this holiday?

After the Bible and William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) is the third best …

Most of you will know Roald Dahl’s books. Roald Dahl is one of the most popular writers in the world. …

Of course, not many places can be really secret now, when we have GPS and Google maps. Still, there are places which are less famous (and crowded) than, …

13 September is Roald Dahl Day because he was born on this day in 1916. That’s why we’ve prepared a reading activity for you based on Dahl’s famous book…