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Long Live the QUEEN!

  Today at 5.30pm BST, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in 1,000 years of British history. She has been on the throne for 63 years and 216 days, since February 6 1952, when her father, George VI, … Continua a leggere

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State Opening of Parliament

  More pictures. Read the full text of the Queen’s speech . Read about its significance, its origins and the sequence of events here.

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What the British say.

Take a look at this table : it will help you “translate” the most common phrases used by the Brits and avoid misunderstandings.

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Just Do Right- Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou, an Afro-American poet, died yesterday-May 28- aged 86. In this video, she invites us to “do right”: it may not be profitable but it will satisfy our soul. Listen to her and do right.

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Thoughts for the day.

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” – Robert Frost “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a … Continua a leggere

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Weather Forecast

A very special and funny weather forecast from Granny Gigi, interpreted by actor David Krumholtz ( if you are familiar with the TV series Numb3rs, he played Charlie Eppes, as seen below) Read more about his website here. Now, enter … Continua a leggere

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Managers vs Leaders

What does it take to be a manager or a leader? Have you ever wondered about the difference? It is something not to underestimate, and choosing to be one or the other can tell a lot about yourself. The difference … Continua a leggere

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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS

A practical example of what this English saying means. I’m sure you’ll like it.

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St. Patrick’s Day

Look how nice the London Eye looked for St Patrick’s Day, all green and shiny! May the Irish hills caress you; may her lakes and rivers bless you; may the luck of the Irish enfold you; may the blessings of … Continua a leggere

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Happy New Year!

A year is ending and a new one is about to begin. I wish you all the best for 2014 and may your dreams come true. Best Wishes from the top of London’s tallest building- the Shard.

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