Thanksgiving is already an old tradition. For most people, it is a time to give thanks and spend time with family. For some, it also means watching football. That’s right. Thanksgiving is about the 3 Fs – Food, Football, and Family. It is not only celebrated in the US, but also in Canada

The Pardoner’s Tale, from The Canterbury Tales   Three Men Look for Death The pardoner told his story next. But first, he told the other pilgrims about his job. ‘I speak to people in churches,’ he said. ‘I always talk about the same thing. I tell people: “Love of m

Our blog is useful and often surprisingly amusing. We try to make it a learning tool while giving insights into different aspects of British life and culture. We pay special attention to usage too so that you can use some of the stuff we write. Here’s a few interesting and high-usage words and

Here is a Native American Tale which was published in the nineteenth century. Hope you enjoy it.   The Winter Spirit and his Visitor An old man was sitting alone in his lodge by the side of a frozen stream. It was the close of winter, and his fire was almost out. He appeared very old and very d