Greek and Roman architecture
Greek and Roman architecture, summaries in English for students of ESL all over the world by the World of English blog. Now if someone can carefully appraise the abundance of water in …
Scotland a great country
Scotland a great country, but if you are from Scotland then it is known as the greatest country on the planet. God gave us memory so that we might have roses in …
Funny and crazy notices
Funny and crazy notices, humorous notices and boards around the world in the English Language. In a small town in North Carolina there is a junk yard that has a huge sign …
World English diffusion
I know your head aches. I know you’re tired. I know your nerves are as raw as meat in a butcher’s window. But think what you’re trying to accomplish – just think …
Irish modern history
Irish modern history and the character of the people who live in Ireland, the Emerald Isle. At the start of the 19th century, Irish soldiers formed a considerable proportion of the British …
The language of Slang
The reaction to any word may be, in an individual, either a mob-reaction or an individual reaction. It is up to the individual to ask himself: Is my reaction individual, or am …
The blend of English
There is no such thing as ”the Queen’s English.” The property has gone into the hands of a joint stock company and we own the bulk of the shares! Mark Twain Difference …
Questions about the United Kingdom
1) What is meant by the British Isles? a) Group of islands in the English Channel b) Group of islands north of France comprising Great Britain, Ireland and a number of smaller …