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Generation Y. Why?
A European Holiday
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The Old and The New - 2
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Animal Welfare in the UK
Remembrance Day
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A Day at the Churnet Valley Railway
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Thanksgiving Day
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Just do it!
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A Good Samaritan
Happy Birthday, Mr. King!
British poetry today
The Old Badger (2)
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Manchester
For most people Manchester is a city that conjures up many exciting images the birthplace of the Industrial revolution and the worlds first passenger railway station a thriving social and music scene and a world famous football team Manchester has a rich history and is today a captivating multicultural metropolis.
Bad Reputation of the British Diet
Some Russians think that the main food of an Englishman is porridge. What do the British eat, in fact?
The British diet has a bad reputation. It seemed that in stark contrast to our close European neighbours we were indifferent to what we ate. The French famous throughout the world for their excellent cuisine, the Germans with their smoked meats and hams, the Italians with their herbs and olive oil.
The Old and The New
When I was a boy, maybe sixty years ago, life for a child was very different from what it is today. I am biased, but I think that we had a far more interesting time even though there were no computers, mobile phones or even TV in every home. Can you imagine a world without those gadgets?
Just do it!
The plane is taking off and again I anticipate that keen feeling of something new, frightening and exciting. We are leaving Samara for Westtown, Pennsylvania. Everything is far behind-all those piles of documents and a day trip to Moscow to be interviewed at the US Embassy.
No Ordinary Blanket
He bought it at the Sav-On Drugstore for $4.97.
It was an unassuming wool blanket – red tartan plaid with fringe on each end. When new, it was starchy and its colors vivid; but after nearly twenty years of service, the colors were faded and so threadbare in places you could see right through it. I thought the blanket itchy and hot, but Dad stubbornly defended its merits.
Material proofs of our memories
Dear Reader,
Last time we were speaking about memories. Today we are going to touch upon the question of material proofs of our memories, so to say. We are going to talk about souvenirs, gifts and other things which are dear to us for this or that reason. Some of those become family relics.
1066 A year of deceit, despair and death
The trouble started on the 5th of January 1066 when King Edward died at the age of 61, childless and leaving no sure evidence of whom the next heir was to be. This caused all the trouble.
Food in History of Britain
Some Russians think that the main food of an Englishman is porridge. What do the British eat, in fact? Can you give the typical menu of the British (English, Scottish, Irish)?
At one time, English food did not vary greatly, except between classes. By this I mean that people of a certain class tended to eat similar things, but their food would be very different from that of another class.
Flowers and Vegetables
This is one of the chapters of the new book by Mr David Wright “Tales from the English Garden”
There was one tussle that constantly recurred in and about Hodge’s garden. This was between Hodge and Mrs Hodge – you can guess who usually came out best in the arguments! Hodge said that it was unfair to threaten him with the withdrawal of his Sunday dinner privileges and Mrs Hodge said that she wouldn’t have to if he just did as he was told. At that point, Hodge would go out into his garden muttering “Women!” under his breath – but not until he was out of earshot3 of Mrs Hodge.
My visit to Great Britain
Dear Reader,
Today when we have seen off the old year many people are looking back to see what was good (or bad) in the past. Usually good things are most likely to be recollected and we are going to speak about signs of the past preserved in our mind, that is memories, or some memorable things which are sentimental proofs of something very dear to us.
Special Delivery
This is an extract from the first chapter of a new book by David A. Wright. The main character of the book, Peter, the pilot, the Special Messenger, is given an assignment which he has to fulfil “at all costs”. The story narrates of Peter`s adventures.
Lincoln and its “High”
If anybody ever told me that one day I would find myself in the United States far away from my home in Russia, I would probably laugh and not pay much attention.
But it did happen. I spent three weeks in Lincoln city, Nebraska, together with a group of eight lucky students from my gymnasium, under the guidance of two teachers.
An Englishman's Home
It is often said that an Englishman’s home is his castle, but (sadly) this is no longer the case, even if it ever once was. Today, numerous petty officials have the legal right to enter one’s home. Nevertheless, the home occupies a singular place in the heart and mind of most Englishmen. Many arguments have broken out between otherwise peaceful neighbours over territorial disputes relating to such matters as boundaries, noise, views, overhanging branches or underground roots, privacy, etc.
Gratitude
Dear Reader,
Today I am going to talk to you about holidays which give us the chance to express our gratitude for many good things in life. Of course, these are Thanksgiving and Christmas (remember “giving thanks” for Christmas joys from the song by Steve Wonder?) in the first place.
Heart Muscles
Dear Reader,
Today I am going to talk to you about creative abilities and how they can be developed. Any child is born with abilities of some kind and it is only the matter of their environment (upbringing, social conditions etc) whether they are developed or not.
Punishments
Tell us, please, about the system of corporal punishment which existed in Great Britain in the past.
o As with most countries in the world, the punishments enforced in the past seem brutal by our standards. Many of them were simply cruel, but generally just reflecting the mores of the age.
Free Time in America
Despite all the opportunities, people in the US spend most of their free time watching television. This includes the latest gadgets. For example, $5000 for plasma TV - the new status symbol. So Americans are "couch potatoes" (someone sitting on the couch during long periods) watching the "tube". There is as much money and research done in the US (and Japan) on the form of the television emissions, as the content. The content is, by and large, rubbish, but the form is a highly studied psychological tool.
Three Words
Dear Reader,
This time I am going to talk to you about teachers. There is a wonderful pretext for that: in Russia the first Sunday of October is marked as “Teacher’s Day” and October 5 is “International Teacher’s Day”.
Punishment in Schools
“School English” asks:
Tell us , please, about the system of corporal punishment which existed in Great Britain in the past.
British Schooling
At the request of School English, the youngest generation of our British friends, the Wrights, tell our readers about their school life. No doubt, you remember from our past issues that the children live with their parents in Abergavenny, South Wales, where they attend infant, junior and secondary schools correspondingly.
Prime Minister vs Her Majesty
“School English” asks:
There is an opinion in Russia that it’s the Prime Minister who rules your country, not the Queen and she is not of great importance any more. How much authority does Her Majesty enjoy now?
Delighted
Our own correspondent from “School English visited Mr Wright at his house in Runcorn (UK) to congratulate him on his birthday. Mr Wright kindly agreed to give an exclusive interview to our newspaper.
Holidays in England
Dear Reader,
I would like to congratulate you on the coming September 1, Day of Knowledge, and wish you all the best in the new school year. I hope you all had a good rest and are eager to continue your studies.
Kassidy
Corrina Jayne Hyde was born in England and moved to Oklahoma (USA) when she was three years old. She is currently employed by Choctaw Nation Head Start, where she enjoys the role of Supervisor and Lead Teacher. And she chooses on occasion to bring her work home with her! Not being able to have children of her own, she did not let her dream of being a “Kool-aid” mom go unfulfilled. Many children enjoy dressing up and have tea parties at “Ms. Cory’s.”
The Rescue
Dear Reader,
I am happy to introduce our ‘new’ old author to you, Mr David A. Wright who lives in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, UK. This time you will get acquainted with his first literary piece, a story. Living rather far from his grandchildren (well, by British standards, of course!), David first started writing for them. It’s no wonder, Mr Wright is a very interesting personality with a vast life experience who got an excellent education and, of course, he has much to say to the younger ones.
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When I was a boy, maybe sixty years ago, life for a child was very different from what it is today. I am biased, but I think that we had a far more interesting time even though there were no computers, mobile phones or even TV in every home. Can you imagine a world without those gadgets?
The plane is taking off and again I anticipate that keen feeling of something new, frightening and exciting. We are leaving Samara for Westtown, Pennsylvania. Everything is far behind-all those piles of documents and a day trip to Moscow to be interviewed at the US Embassy.
Some Russians think that the main food of an Englishman is porridge. What do the British eat, in fact? Can you give the typical menu of the British (English, Scottish, Irish)?
If anybody ever told me that one day I would find myself in the United States far away from my home in Russia, I would probably laugh and not pay much attention.
At the request of School English, the youngest generation of our British friends, the Wrights, tell our readers about their school life. No doubt, you remember from our past issues that the children live with their parents in Abergavenny, South Wales, where they attend infant, junior and secondary schools correspondingly.
Our own correspondent from “School English visited Mr Wright at his house in Runcorn (UK) to congratulate him on his birthday. Mr Wright kindly agreed to give an exclusive interview to our newspaper.
Corrina Jayne Hyde was born in England and moved to Oklahoma (USA) when she was three years old. She is currently employed by Choctaw Nation Head Start, where she enjoys the role of Supervisor and Lead Teacher. And she chooses on occasion to bring her work home with her! Not being able to have children of her own, she did not let her dream of being a “Kool-aid” mom go unfulfilled. Many children enjoy dressing up and have tea parties at “Ms. Cory’s.” 
