Did you see the wedding of the century? Didn’t she look beautiful? What does this mean for the future of the British Monarchy? Are you for or against the monarchy? Whatever you think, this weekend’s happy event provides ample opportunity for expressing your opinion and for learning something about British culture and history which in turn help to understand something more about the language it inevitably shapes and moulds. Browsing the net you can’t help escape the ton of articles and videos commenting on every possible aspect of Kate and Will’s wedding from the bride and groom’s dresses to their guest’s hats. Sites like the BBC and Youtube invite reader’s comments too – why not read other comments and have your say. After reading an article you can summarize it and comment on it, I think it’s a great way to practise reading comprehension and writing while pushing you to expand your vocabulary and giving you the possibility to talk about a number of current affairs subjects.
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This could also be a good opportunity to brush up your wedding vocabulary.
If you want to know more about British life and culture including the Royal Family look at Project Britain.
Written by primary school children, it is very clear and straightforward and contains loads of information on areas such as Food and Drink, Weather, Etiquette, Pubs etc.
Happy reading and commenting!
Happy reading and commenting!
