by Mark Brislin | Dec 16, 2021 | Allgemein
Why do we celebrate Christmas Day on 25th December? In the 3rd century, the Roman Empire, which at the time had not adopted Christianity, celebrated the rebirth of the Unconquered Sun (Sol Invictus) on December 25th. … The church in Rome began formally...
by Mark Brislin | Nov 29, 2021 | Allgemein
NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Die Sonne scheint jeden Tag on Majorca (Mallorca.) Nein, Majorca / Mallorca ist nicht in Kanada, es ist warm...
by Mark Brislin | Nov 4, 2021 | Allgemein
Also known as ‘The Gunpowder (Schwarzpulver) Plot’, or ‘Firework night’. George Cruikshank’s illustration of Guy Fawkes, published in William Harrison Ainsworth’s 1840 novel Guy Fawkes. Other names: Guido Fawkes, John Johnson....
by Mark Brislin | Oct 28, 2021 | Allgemein
NOTE: IDIOMS & INTERESTING WORDS in English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. WEATHER: Schlecht Oh nein, es regnet stark. Es ist sehr warm. Es ist zu warm heute. Ja, das...
by Mark Brislin | Oct 27, 2021 | Allgemein
Pronunciation Vegetable Sample sentence: “I like eating vegetables and I like eating meat. Anyone who does not like eating meat is a ‘Meat Head’ which is American slang. Comfortable Sample sentence: “I feel comfortable when I am wearing loose...
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