"London Powerpoint"

Where can you have a nice cup of tea?. Where can you see double deckers buses, black taxis and the Queen?. Where can you visit Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and many monuments and wonderful places?. Of course, in London!. 

"The Tower of London" (Video)

For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been standing guard over the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint (where money is madre), Royal Zoo and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.

The Tower of London was originally built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion of England in 1066.

The Tower of London is perhaps better known as a prison. 

The responsibility for looking after the prisoners was given to Beefeaters. They are guards. Nowadays, they work there as tourist guides, they care the ravens and defend the Crown Jewels. 

In the centre of the Tower of London is the famous White Tower. It is the oldest part of the fortress. 

As well as being a palace and a fortress, the Tower of London has also served as:

- The first Royal Armoury.

- Royal Mint (where money is made).

- Royal Observatory.

- Royal Zoo.

Today the Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and is open to the public as a museum.

The Legend of The Ravens: 

Ravens have lived at the Tower of London for hundreds of years. Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London the White Tower will crumble and a great disaster shall befall England!. 

Poppies are placed every year at the Tower of London to mark 100 years since the start od World War 1 (28th  July 1914- 11th  November 1918). 

"A Day at the Museum : Natural History Museum" (Video)

Let's s take a virtual tour and see some of the galleries at the Natural History Museum. It is fantastic!. 

"Top 5 Museums to Visit" (London Travel Video)

Learn about the top five museums to visit and what makes them special in this video. Tips include where to see exquisite sculptures, furniture, and jewelry.

For centuries, London has been a "center" for culture and education, and its world-class museums prove it.

The British Museum has been collecting artifacts since 1753, and today it has everything from ancient Greek sculptures to Egyptian mummies.

For Western European paintings, there’s no better place than the National Gallery. You will find the work of Rembrandt, Monet, Michelangelo, and many more.

If you want to see British art while you are in London, Tate Britain has focused on the national collection of British art since 1897, with pieces dating as far back as 1500. It also has acquired many international modern and contemporary art.

Furniture, sculptures, jewelry, architecture–any kind of decorative artwork you can think of is sure to be somewhere in the Victoria & Albert Museum. It’s known as the world’s best museum of art and design.

And, where better to learn about the history of London itself than the Museum of London?. It covers everything from prehistoric times, to the Elizabethan era, to the sixties.

"This is London!" (Video)

In this video you'll see the most famous landmarks in London. It has a polulation of more than eight million inhabitants. It is a big city and very busy!. But travelling around in very easy: you can take a water bus on the river, you can go on one of famous London red buses or black taxes ,or you can go on the underground. In London it is called "the tube". Here you can see a London underground map: 

"What's the Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England?"

Many people confuse the UK with Great Britain or the British Isles. 

So, let's see the differences!. 

The United Kingdom (UK)

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (to give its full name) refers to the political union between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The UK is a sovereign state, but the nations that make it up are also countries in their own right.

This is their flag: 

Great Britain

Great Britain is the official collective name of of England, Scotland and Wales and their associated islands. It does not include Northern Ireland and therefore should never be used interchangeably with ‘UK’!

Technically, if you lose the "Great", Britain only refers to England and Wales. Tricky!. 

British Isles

This is only a geographical term. It refers to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland (including the Republic of Ireland) and the 5000 or so smaller islands in their coasts. Remember this only refers to geography, not nationality, and while the Republic of Ireland is part of the British Isles, its people are not British. A very important distinction!. 

I hope that’s explained the very different meanings between UK, Great Britain and British Isles and why it’s important to use the right name at the right time. Geography really does matter!. 

Source: "Ordnance Survey"

"London Weather" (Story)

"This is Britain: EASTER"

In the UK, schools close for two weeks at Easter time. 

What does it mean?

Easter is a spring festival of new life. As a pagan tradition it is the beginning of growth and new life after the cold, winter months. The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring - Eostre. For Christians, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and practising Christians attend special church services at Easter time. Easter celebrates life and rebirth, which is why we see lots of symbols of new life and fertility at Easter, like eggs, chicks and rabbits.

When is it?

Unlike Christmas, Easter isn’t on the same date each year. It takes place on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. Schoolchildren and students in the UK have a two-week holiday at Easter time which is almost as long as the Christmas holiday. It’s also the first public holiday after Christmas and everyone looks forward to their Easter break as a moment to relax, have a short holiday or visit family and friends.

Chocolate eggs

For most British children, Easter means chocolate Easter eggs. The shops are full of bright Easter displays decorated with chicks, rabbits and flowers, all with the objective of selling chocolate eggs in huge numbers. And it works! 90 million chocolate eggs are sold in the UK each year, and each child receives on average eight chocolate eggs. The eggs are sold in cardboard boxes and sometimes there’s more packaging than chocolate!.

Other 'egg-straordinary' traditions

In the UK, chocolate is definitely the most popular way to enjoy eggs at Easter. But there are some less sugary traditions, too. Chickens’ eggs are painted and decorated to give as presents, and eggs are also hidden for children to find as part of an "egg hunt". Some places hold competitions to see who can roll an egg down a hill without it breaking!. Hot cross buns are typical cakes that are made at Easter time. They are like spiced bread rolls with raisins and they always have a cross shape on top. They are delicious served hot with butter.

(Source: "British Council")

This is how people celebrate Easter in Britain. Is it similar to your country?. Watch and find out in this video!. 

"Easter Egg Hunt Song"

This is a very easy song to learn about the Easter Egg Hunt!. 

"Little Peter Rabbit" (Rhyme)

Learn and sing this rhyme about "Little Peter Rabbit". 

"Easter Egg Match Game"

This is a memory game. Easter eggs!.Pay attention!.

"Spot the Difference" (Easter Bunny Game)

Click anywhere on either image where you spot a difference. Find all 7 before time runs out!.

"The Way the Bunny Hops" (Easter Song for Children)

"This is the Way the Bunny Hops"!. An Easter song for children!. 

"Jingle Bells" (Christmas Carol)

This is a so cute video!. Seven sheeps sing a Christmas carol: "Jingle Bells". It says: 

"Dashing through the snow

In a one horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go

Laughing all the way

Bells on bob tails ring

Making spirits bright

What fun it is to laugh and sing

A sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one horse open sleigh"

"Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer" (Song and Video)

Do you know how many reindeers has Father Christmas got?. 

Santa Claus's sleigh is led by eight reindeers: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder (variously spelled Donder and Donner), Blixem (variously spelled Blitzen and Blixen), and Rudolph the red nose reindeer. 

This video is an animated movie about Rudolph the red nosed reindeer with the same song. 

I hope you like it!. 

"Gingerbread Man" (Game)

Choose the eyes, nose and buttons shapes for your gingerbread man. Then, choose their colours too. 

Have a good time!. 

"The Gingerbread Man Story"

An old woman cooked a GingerBread Man cookie in the shape of a man... What happened next?. 

Let's watch "The Gingerbread Man Story for children".

"This is Britain: Christmas"

Christmas is near!. Learn how people from Britain celebrate Christmas in their country!. 

Is is different from your country?.