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Customs and traditions Here are some customs in present England: The rose is the favorite flower of English Important Dates: – National public holidays: – January 1 course called “New year’s day” (day of the year) – in March “Good Friday” referring to Friday – March or April (depending on the schedule for Lent) “Easter […]

Why the British drive on the left and not on the right hand British motorists, and not only them, are rather “left”. While the rest of the world, almost, drive on the right. Here is why… On arrival at Dover, in Kent, the driver who comes from the “continent” can not miss, lowering the ferry, […]

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British Prime Minister David Cameron stated that migrants who fail language tests after two and a half years in the UK may be forced to leave the country. Cameron’s statement sparked a controversy within the public opinion as the subject of his statement focused on Muslim women in the UK and considered those who speak […]

An Italian doctor has been suspended from practising medicine in the UK after failing English language tests. Dr Alessandro Teppa is one of the first EU doctors to face disciplinary action over language skills following a change in the law in 2014. His suspension will last at least nine months, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service […]

Tourists who encounter a language barrier while visiting Japan can now access 24-hour, multilingual phone assistance. Local authorities have started offering the translation services after a boom in foreign visitors, many of whom have little knowledge of Japanese, The Japan Times website reports. In some areas the hotlines are accessed by staff in hotels, car […]

Scientists in China have worked out the meaning of 13 different giant panda vocalisations, it’s reported. During a five-year study at a conservation centre in the south-western Sichuan province, researchers found that male pandas baa like a sheep when courting a mate, and females respond with a bird-like chirp or twitter if they’re keen, the […]

ARRIBA, ándale! America’s conversation about the country’s second-biggest language is as drearily predictable as the catch-phrase of Speedy Gonzalez, a cartoon mouse, is silly. The country has not quite figured how to think about the fact that it is home to millions of people who speak Spanish. Three recent stories encapsulate the tone-deaf nature of […]