"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"

"The Minions Language"

Hi kids!. I know you love how Minions speak!. It is so funny!. 

There isn't official name for the language. Many from the press call it “Minionese” while there are those who call it the “Banana Language,” apparently in reference to the popular Minions song.

This is the song: 

The Minions language is difficult to undertand. The talk with some words from the Spanish, French, Italian, Filipino, and other foreign languages. 
Many words refer to food. In the Minions song, there’s the banana and potato.
The Minions were also heard saying “poulet tiki masala,” which is the French equivalent for “Indian chicken dish.” Demi-onomatopoeias (the use of words that emulate the sound of the things or events they represent) and intentionally mispronounced English words are also incorporated in the Minions language.
To “analyze” their language, have a look at the following examples of Minion-speak together with their words in English and some notes.

Source: "Daytranslations.com"

"A Trip to the Science Museum" (Video)

What do you like doing at the weekends?.

Watch this video to know what children in the UK like doing at the weekends (Tiger Street Club Report). 

"Fun,Fun,Fun" (Despicable Me) Lyrics/ Pharrell Williams

This is a fantastic and enthusiastic song. Children want FUN!. Sing the song!. 

"Rules for Children" (Despicable Me)

Gru is a villain. He lives with the Minions. But one day, three girls arrive at his house and...

"The Patterns Practice Song" (Scratch Garden)

Practice those Patterns with a singing mushroom and the merry mini robots!.

It is important to be able to identify patterns when teaching or learning about math... and life!.

"Where is it?" (Song)

A simple video for kids to practice the prepositions on, in and under.

"Toys" (Memory Game)

This is a memory game too. First, click on the pictures on the left and listen, read and learn new words. Second, match the words and the pictures. Click on two cards and if they match, they will make a pair. 

"Memory Game: Toys"

Practice toys vocabulary with this memory game (teddy, ball, balloon, kite etc) . It  has audio, images and text which makes it possible to practice spelling, reading, listening and word recognition. 

"Four Great Toys in a Toy Shop" (Song)

This is a beautiful song to practise vocabulary about toys (computer game, scooter, skateboard, board game). 

Read and learn the lyrics. Click on the image for it!.