At a restaurant

At a restaurant
Many people enjoy going out to a restaurant. There are many different types of restaurants, and the type of cuisine also varies. You may wish to eat local meals (from your country) or you may prefer to have dinner at an ethnic restaurant that serves meals from a different country. In most large cities, you...

Co Čech, to muzikant. A co čeština…

Co  Čech, to muzikant. A co čeština...
… to také němčina.První z uvedených přísloví snad není třeba vysvětlovat. Dovolím si tvrdit, že ho každý zná. Co se týče toho druhého, to se snaží říci jediné. Totiž že čeština z velké části vychází z němčiny a že každý z nás, byť nevědomky, denně použije nespočet slůvek, která jsou „germanismy jak hrom“.

Words that sound the same

Words that sound the same
What are homophones? In English there are words, that sound the same, but their spelling and meanings are different e.g. flower and flour. Read the text below and choose the correct word:

Differences between UK and US English

Differences between UK and US English
English is the official language in many countries that were often former colonies of the United Kingdom. But the English spoken in these countries has evolved, and no longer is the same as the “British” English spoken in Great Britain. For example, when comparing British and American English, we can see differences in vocabulary, especially...

Asking for help

Asking for help
If you decide to visit an English speaking country, it’s useful to know some phrases that can help you enjoy your trip.Pojďte si s námi zopakovat svoji angličtinu a své znalosti.   

Politics

Politics
Political systems are different all over the world, but European countries now all have democracies. In a democracy, the leaders are chosen by the people of that country. In most countries this happens every four to five years through elections, where the people vote for their favourite party.

Leisure time activities

Leisure time activities
There is nothing better than having free or leisure time. I love reading and could spend all day in a park or a café with a good book. Interesting exhibitions and movies are good on a rainy day, but when the weather is warm, I like hiking in the mountains, travelling to new places or...

Can/could

Can/could
A quiz: Records and Rules (Can and Could) Are these facts true or false? See how much you know.Pojďte si s námi zopakovat svoji angličtinu a své znalosti.  

Healthy lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle
These days many people think that good health is the most important thing in life, and that taking care of yourself is the key to looking good, feeling good, and living life the way you want to.

Choose a dream holiday

Choose a dream holiday
Come to Brittany in France and spend a wonderful time there. Book a 10-day holiday in a nice hotel on the beach with two swimming pools in the garden. It is a lovely place, far away from the noise of the town.