Blog: Podcasts
English for Life in the UK - The English Civil War
The causes of the Civil War in England. The war itself, events in Scotland and Ireland, Oliver Cromwell. The restoration of the monarchy and the glor…
English for Life in the UK - Tudor England
A brief overview of the life of two of England’s most famous monarchs, King Henry VIII (8th) and Elizabeth I. In a bonus section we cover in more det…
English for Life in the UK - Christmas in the UK
A discussion of aspects of the history and traditions of Christmas in the U.K. and the importance of Christmas to Christians.Father Christmas or Sant…
English for Life in the UK - The Development of the English Language
History of English as a language. English in use today in the U.K. and around the world. The differences between British English and American English
English for Life in the UK - Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans arrive in Britain
Anglo-Saxons arrive in Britain. The two St Augustines. The Vikings. The Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest. How the Normans changed Britain.
English for Life in the UK - Early Britain and Roman Britain
The early history of Britain including Stonehenge and the Bronze and Iron ages. Roman Britain including Hadrian’s Wall and Boudicca.