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One American's quest to understand British English. British euphemisms, British slang, British idioms. Finding and highlighting the differences between American English and British English. Also includes research on Australian and South African words and
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Walk your child to school today
Today is International Walk to School Day.Do it today. But also do it at least once a week. Want some exercise? Do it every day!Read this.Also, in an email from the British Embassy in Washington, here are some things going on that affect British scho...
Charlie starts primary school
I'm taking you through the education of a little English boy by the name of Charlie. He is an ordinary little boy whose parents have decided to put him through the state system, which will be free until the age of 18/19.He will very probably have go...
Susie's American Education, Part One
Susie is an imaginary American young woman who has just graduated from college. Susie has received her new degree from the University of Michigan. Susie has attended only public schools all her life. Public means "free" at first, and "subsidized" at ...
