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Lesetipps, Videos und Kommentare für den Englischunterricht: Politik, Gesellschaft und Kultur in Großbritannien und den USA.
Here Comes the Sun
As the UK election approaches, a recent comment on The Guardian (03.07.24) by Zadie Smith seems worth sharing. You may remember her short …
UK Immigration Policy Since 1945: A Tightening Noose
The immigration policy of the United Kingdom has undergone significant changes since the end of World War II
Windrush
The Windrush scandal, named after the HMT Empire Windrush, which brought one of the first groups of Caribbean migrants to the United Kingdom …
Cotton Capital
This series of The Guardian explores its own slavery legacy. It’s an excellent resource for getting to grips with the legacy of slavery and …
Farewell …
… Queen Elizabeth II. Many British people mourn their loss and some businesses and government agencies scramble to find novel ways to mark …
Video
Jonathan Pie: „Boris Johnson is a liar“
The inimitable Jonathan Pie has been at it again! Check out his video on the „Partygate“ controversy plaguing the British Prime Minister …
An apology has to be meaningful
Annalisa Barbieri explores „how to say sorry (and how not to)“ in this excellent relationships column of The Guardian in March 2022. …
Jamaica needs more than royal regrets over slavery
Lisa Hanna’s comment shows how Britain’s colonial past ist still very relevant today. „Prince William condemns slavery, but the monarchy …
Buddhify
Feeling stressed, anxious, worried or just in need for some gentle relaxation? Give buddhify a try. This guided meditation app is absolutely …