Learn English: United States tagged articles

  1. May Day celebrations around the world

    Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world

    May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…

  2. Why study English in New York?

    Destinations for you: Why study English in New York?

    First, there are many different ways to learn English in New York. There are a lot of things to enjoy such as museums, parks, clubs, famous places and a lot of different types of people.

  3. What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. This year it will be celebrated on the 24th of November.

  4. 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, but America in particular really embraces the traditions and celebrations that accompany the occasion.

  5. Top 10 things to do in Boston

    Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Boston

    As the unofficial capital of leafy New England, and America’s most historic city, Boston offers plenty to keep you entertained outside of English lessons.

  6. Experience Cultures: Top 10 things to do in and around Seattle

    Most people know that Seattle has a pretty wet climate, with rain averaging 50% of the time. Keep that in mind when you visit as there are plenty of things to do outside, just be sure to bring an umbrella!

  7. Why learn English in Washington DC?

    Destinations for you: Why learn English in Washington DC?

    America’s iconic capital city, Washington DC is a vibrant and historic place with plenty to offer English learners who study there.

  8. Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the US and Canada?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the US and Canada?

    Cactus works with a huge number of teachers, many of whom have been teaching for years. We spoke to three of our North American teachers about their background, qualifications and why they love teaching.

  9. Independence Day - a great time to visit the USA

    Experience Cultures: Independence Day - a great time to visit the USA

    Americans are well known for their patriotism, and never is this more apparent than on 4th July, or ‘Independence Day’ as it’s more commonly known.

  10. Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    Language variations: Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    The second most widely used language in America is Spanish. This is not only because the United States borders Mexico, but because there are many immigrants who come to live in America from all over Central and South America, as well as Puerto Rico and Cuba.

  11. How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to express gratitude in general.

  12. Destinations for you: New York: 10 things you didn’t know about the Big Apple

    As New York City launches a massive new promotional campaign, we tell you a few things you may not know about this legendary city...

  13. Foreign language films to look out for in 2010

    : Foreign language films to look out for in 2010

    It’s always a good idea to go and see films made in the foreign language you are studying.

  14. Experience Cultures: Cultural observations on working in New York as a European

    New York has always been my dream. I came here for a three-week vacation in August 2008 and completely fell in love with the city.

  15. Experience Cultures: San Francisco - the best place on Earth?

    The West coast of the United States has always been what attracted me the most in this country. The famous Pacific Ocean beaches, the tireless sun and the warm weather make California one of the most attractive States in the country.

  16. Experience Cultures: Living in Boston as an international student

    I am a French business student and my program includes an academic year abroad; I chose to do it in Boston.

  17. Types of Courses: What’s the best way to learn a language post high-school in America?

    If you’re looking to re-take the foreign language that you learned in high school, there are various places you can turn to within the United States.

  18. Learning Korean in America

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Experience Cultures: Learning Korean in America

    Since the early 1990s there has been a noticeable growing need for Korean language evening courses in North America.

  19. Attitudes to Language Learning: Learning languages in America

    It wasn’t that long ago – only in the early 1980s, when junior high school students across America began to be offered the chance to study foreign languages.

  20. Attitudes to Language Learning: Language facts about America

    The use of English as America's common language was mandated by the American Founders in order to “force their language into general use”, according to John Adams.

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