Education in the USA – Образование в США
The American system of school education differs from the systems in other countries. There are state public schools, private elementary schools and private secondary schools. Public schools are free and private schools are feepaying.
British Stereotypes – Британские стереотипы
There are certain stereotypes of national character which are well known in Britain. For instance, the Irish are supposed to be great talkers, the Scots have a reputation for being careful with money, the
At the Post-Office – На почте
I like to go to the post-office because post is one of the things that link people living in different cities and countries. There are some counters at the post-office. At one of them
Christmas Day – Рождество
Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is based on the Biblical event described in Luke 2 and Matthew 1-2 of the New Testament. Luke tells the story of
Cities and Towns of Great Britain – Большие и малые города Великобритании
Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country, and most of the people live in large cities. Naturally, the capital comes first among the biggest industrial cities of the country. Lots of things such
Computers in Our Life – Компьютеры в нашей жизни
Our life would be boring without computers. It’s hard to believe that one device can provide people with entertainment, news, education, music. With the appearance of computer many things have lost their importance. People
Education In Britain And Russia – Образование в Велкобритании и России
In England and Wales compulsory school begins at the age of five, but before that age children can go to a nursery school, also called play school. School is compulsory till the children are
Driving in Great Britain – Вождение в Великобритании
Welcome to the free Tourist Information Line for visitors to Great Britain. For information on visas and immigration, please press one. For information on driving in Britain, please press two. For information on hotels,
Genetically modified food Pro and con – Генетически модифицированная еда За и против
With the passing years and developing technology, life seems to be in the hands of machines, the latest acquisition being the production of genetically modified food. Also known as genetically engineered foods, these foods
Dumas Alexandre – Александр Дюма
Alexandre Dumas is generally called Dumas pèreto distinguish him from his illustrious son Alexandre (known as Dumas fils), who was also a dramatist and novelist. The son of a Creole general of the French