Christmas is a time to get in touch with friends and family. What better way than to spread your love than by sending a thoughtful Christmas letter?
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Weekend trip: Lisbon
Have a long weekend and want to spend it outside of Spain?
Check out these tips to have a great weekend in Lisbon!
From the millions of tourists that come to Spain every year it is easy to see that Spain is a popular country for foreigners. But does living here bring the same qualities?
If you are studying English, you probably know that some words are not what they seem to be. Be careful! These are some false friends you should learn:
Actually
If you wantto talk about something that is happening NOW, don’t go for actually! Nowadays is the word you are looking for.
When we use actually we only try to emphasise something we are saying. E.G.What did he actually say? (And remember! We are not talking about the moment when he said/says that).
To Americans, Utah means «Mormons» – one of the most surprising religious groups in the USA. To this day, Mormons largely run Utah, as they have done since their ancestors first colonized the state in the 19th century. And even if, today, there are more and more non-Mormons living in Utah, it is still Mormons who govern many aspects of life in this part of the Mountain West.
Oregon has only one national park but is by no means lacking in scenery. With 360 miles of public beach, gorges, wild rivers, forested peaks and fossil-rich desert, the state is packed with natural wonders
Crater Lake national park
Today, Crater Lake national park in western Oregon is known for having one of the deepest, clearest lakes in the world, but 7,700 years ago, the landscape stunned witnesses for a different reason: the eruption of the Mount Mazama volcano, which created Crater Lake, is thought to be one of the greatest geologic catastrophes ever witnessed by humans. After it erupted, Mount Mazama collapsed, leaving behind a crater more than 1,200 metres deep – and 8km north to south and 10km east to west – that eventually filled with rain and snowmelt.
The secluded beauty of wild swimming in the UK makes for the perfect alfresco dip – and you’re never too far away from great campsites, castles, gardens, pubs and restaurants either
Taking the plunge … the UK’s wild swimming spots are worth making a splash over.
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Idiom of the day
Hit the books
To study, especially for a test or exam.
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Recipe: Pepper Jack Potatoes
Pepper Jack Potatoes Recipe
You can use either russets or Yukon gold for this dish. The russets are trickier to keep from overcooking, the Yukons hold their shape easier. If you end up overcooking the potatoes, you can mash them for pepperjack mashed potatoes.
«One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.»
Washington Irving
Are you on the right track?
If you are on the right track, you are doing or thinking something in a way which could lead to a good outcome.