Black History Month

    Black History Month is celebrated in February. One aim of Black History Month is to expose the harmful effects of racial prejudice; another is to recognize significant contributions made by people with African heritage, including artists, musicians, scientists, political figures, educators, and athletes.      



February is Black History Month in the U.S. Learn more about Black History Month here  http://1.usa.gov/1JCHirA.

America Word origin and History of America

Thanksgiving in the U.S.A

Thanksgiving Lesson Resources

Thanksgiving - ESL Resources for Learning About The Thanksgiving Holiday

AMERICAN vs BRITISH ENGLISH

CNN Student News -Pope Francis arrives in US

CNN Student News - September 23, 2015 - CNN.com

Pope Francis arrives in US for first time to cheers

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, arrived in the United States on Tuesday afternoon and was greeted by President Obama and his family when he got off his plane.

He is expected to greet
millions of American Catholics and talk about tricky issues like
climate change during his first ever visit to the the country.

The Pope will visit the US capital Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia.

MORE INFO ABOUT THE POPE 

10 Interesting 4th Of July Facts

USA Slang

100 – New York Slang – Phrases and Slang From the Big Apple | Happy English Podcast Learn English



 

Top 12 Fun and Useful American Slang Words from Coast to Coast

DO THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT 

HOW THE U.S STATES GOT THEIR NAMES

British food slang guide and more....

British food slang guide - Thrillist: Bangers & biscuits: your guide to translating British food slang
 

BRITISH & AMERICAN ENGLISH

  

Market Everyday English vovabulary

BRITISH / AMERICAN ENGLISH

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

 February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the
only one led by a rodent. Legend has it that on this morning, if a
groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If
it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way.


The Official Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
This is the official site from Groundhog Club. This Teacher's Corner page includes lesson plans and activates for kids.

Groundhog Day Lesson  

Groundhog Day

More Groundhog Day resources

The Best Resources For Groundhog Day

by Larry Ferlazzo

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/03/the-best-resources-for-groundhog-day/

Teacher's note; the worksheet

  

Groundhog Day Quiz 

Feb 2, 1887:

First Groundhog Day

READ A STORY ABOUT PHIL  

 

 

 

MORE GREAT GROUNDHOG DAY FUN 

  

Groundhog Day Games

 

 

Groundhog Day History

Learn about the history behind Groundhog Day and scroll down to see the predictions he has made throughout the years. Click on "Present Weather" at the top to see what the temperature is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

A list of British words from A to Z not used in the United States

A list of British words from A to Z not used in the United States

 abseil
to descend on a rope (US: rappel). Take from German language abseilen.
accountancy

calculating and tracking financial matters (US: accounting). In the UK
accounting is explaining oneself or one's actions ("to give an account"
or "accountability" in the U.S.A.), accountancy is the profession.
Action Man
A toy similar to G.I. Joe.
adder
viper, a species of venomous snake
advert
advertisement (US and UK also: ad, commercial (on TV)).
agony aunt

the author of an agony column – a magazine or newspaper column advising
on readers' personal problems. The image presented was originally that
of an older woman providing comforting advice and maternal wisdom, hence
the name "aunt". Better known to most Americans as a "Dear Abby" column
or advice column. Similarly, agony uncle. READ MORE

Holiday Lights:

Holiday Lights: Articles and Information for holiday light displays - StumbleUpon

 

Christmas in the USA

     USA for Kids -- Let's Celebrate -- Christmas

Ready for Christmas

Ready for Christmas | The New York Times

CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO -worksheet

fileCHRISTMAS IN MEXICO _

CHRISTMAS IN THE USA