It's one of the four countries that form part of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and has a fantastic history of invention, rivalry with its neighbour, and fierce pride.
In this episode, we take a look at the fantastic history of Scotland and ask ourselves how long it will remain part of the UK.
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Nov 2022
A Short History of Scotland and England's Union
<p>Yesterday the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Scottish government is not allowed to hold a second independence referendum without Westminster's agreement. It means, for now, Scotland will stay in the United Kingdom, though for how long is unclear.</p><br><p>The uni ... Show More
24m 28s
Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s long rule comes to an end | Learn the English expression ‘pay respects’
<p>"</p> <p>Britain and the world are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She died peacefully at the Balmoral Castle in northern Scotland earlier this month at age 96. She served as Britain’s monarch for 70 years, and upon her death, her son, Charles, became King. Plus, lea ... Show More
18m 5s
Aug 2023
Flags in the English-speaking world | Learn English expression 'in use'
<p>"</p> <p>We take a look at the flags of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Union Jack (Britain's flag) has heavy influence on the flags of Australia and New Zealand, and lends its colors to America's flag. But just wait unti ... Show More
17m 22s
Mar 2023
'Titanic' movie 25 years later | Learn English phrasal verb 'root for'
<p>"</p> <p>The movie ""Titanic"" shattered box-office records, demonstrated the possibility of special effects, and elevated artists like Leonardo DiCaprio and Celine Dion to stardom. Now, 25 years later, James Cameron's three-hour epic film has been re-released in 3-D, and it's ... Show More
21m 57s