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405. History of Singapore! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most modern countries in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. Today, I want to discuss the history of Singapore. We'll look at its early role in Asian trade, British colonial rule, the Japanese occupation, independence, and its transf ... Show More
27m 5s
Sep 7
404. What is Corruption? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is corruption? Corruption or corrupt are words that I use quite often in my episodes… but what is corruption? What forms does it take? Why does corruption happen, what damage does it cause, and why can it be so difficult to stop? In this episode, we are going to look at diff ... Show More
30m 23s
Oct 2022
St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland: Traditions, Idioms, and Real English with Sylvia
<p><strong>🚀 Episode Summary:</strong><br>Curious about the real story behind St. Patrick’s Day? In this episode of <em>Speak English Confidently</em>, Grace is joined by Sylvia from Ireland, who shares the origins of the holiday, how it’s celebrated in Ireland, and the cultural ... Show More
34m 19s
Mar 2023
Irish History, Traditions and Folklore
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, learn about Irish history, traditions, and folklore.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7
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11m 38s
Mar 2025
Where does St Patrick's Day come from?
If you’re a fan of sitcoms, no doubt you've seen episodes in which the characters were celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. It's a big deal in the UK and Ireland of course, as well as across the pond in North America.
Each year in the build up to March 17th, bars and pubs, especially ... Show More
4m 59s
Oct 2021
Festivities and Season Changes | A Look into Holidays, Traditions, Culture and Weather in the US
<p>Hello everyone! In this episode, you will learn about different ways of talking about festivities, holidays, seasonal changes, weather, and much more! I go deeper into the culture of different celebrations, how traditions take place and introduce you to new vocabulary. </ ... Show More
16m 31s
In this episode, I want to talk about St Patrick’s day! St Patrick’s day is an incredibly popular celebration of Ireland and Irish culture with events taking place around the world. However, the history of this holiday is incredibly surprising. Let’s learn about the life of St Patrick, the history of the festival, and some of the myths surrounding the events ... Show More
<p>In this episode, we meet Steven from Ireland, and he tells us about an important Irish festival - St Patrick’s Day. While learning about this important day, we focus on using the present perfect with <em>for </em>and <em>since.</em></p><br><p><span class="ql-cursor"></span>Co ... Show More
