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Тогда вы по адресу! Речь пойдёт о страноведении — одном из самых увлекательных и сложных аспектов в изучении языка.
🌳Мы обожаем вызовы, поэтому приглашаем вас на турнир КУСТ! Это шанс погрузиться в историю, искусство и географию разных стран на олимпиадном уровне.
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Level АПО | Олимпиады по английскому
Yankee Doodle is a famous American folk song with surprising origins.
Initially, British officers in the mid-18th century used the tune and its lyrics to mock American colonists, portraying them as unsophisticated. However, the Americans cleverly adopted the song, transforming it into an anthem of defiance and national pride. Now it's a beloved part of U.S. culture.
You can listen to this tune here.
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" Yankee Doodle " is a well-known Anglo-American song, the early versions of which date back to the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution.
The melody is thought to be much older than both the lyrics…
" Yankee Doodle " is a well-known Anglo-American song, the early versions of which date back to the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution.
The melody is thought to be much older than both the lyrics…
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Level АПО | Олимпиады по английскому
Элина Аракелян, преподаватель нашей кафедры, с радостью расскажет, как такие исторические события, как Гражданская война и Великая Депрессия, нашли отражение в известных американских песнях.
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❗️Важно: вебинар пройдет на русском языке!
Будем вас ждать!
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❤️ Are you familiar with The Hunger Games series? Which is your favourite part?
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Если у вас созрели вопросы относительно наших курсов, проектов, методик преподавания, а также английского языка и страноведения в целом, у вас теперь есть возможность задать их, используя чат-бота!
Всё, что нужно — перейти по ссылке и написать свой вопрос! Как только соберется достаточное количество сообщений, мы ответим на всё здесь, в канале!
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🧩 New week — new challenge!
Today’s crossword is dedicated to The Frick Collection — the legendary New York museum that has recently reopened its doors after renovation.
Explore the world of art, test your knowledge, and see how well you can solve a crossword puzzle 👀🎨
Today’s crossword is dedicated to The Frick Collection — the legendary New York museum that has recently reopened its doors after renovation.
Explore the world of art, test your knowledge, and see how well you can solve a crossword puzzle 👀
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Level АПО | Олимпиады по английскому
#skill_scan@level_APO 🧩 New week — new challenge! Today’s crossword is dedicated to The Frick Collection — the legendary New York museum that has recently reopened its doors after renovation. Explore the world of art, test your knowledge, and see how well…
Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s crossword!
Cultural events are a common topic for writing at the Regional stage:
➡️ see this proposal from last year,
➡️ this report from 2021,
➡️ this one from 2019.
Here are some phrases from the original article about the Frick that can be used in such writings:
⭐️ to splash out on sth (colloquial, use in articles or guidebook entries) — to spend a lot of money on
⭐️ to draw visitors — to attract visitors
⭐️ to expand, an expansion — to add new buildings / rooms; the act of doing so
⭐️ to raise one's profile — to become more well-known
⭐️ to serve as a blueprint for — to become an example / model for
⭐️ to be slated for + date (about an event) — to be scheduled to happen
⭐️ to refurbish = to renovate = (in some contexts) to revitalize
⭐️ state-of-the-art — the best and most up-to-date
⭐️ accessibility, visitor access — how easy it is for people, especiailly people with disabilities, to visit a place
⭐️ an overhaul = a renovation
⭐️ conservation — protecting art from damage or loss
⭐️ restoration — restoring damaged art to its original condition
⭐️ to put money toward sth — spend money on / save money for sth
⭐️ capital improvements — major changes to buildings
⭐️ a satellite location — a smaller location of a big organization
⭐️ visitor flow — how easily / smoothly visitors can go through a place
⭐️ amenities — useful or pleasant features of a place, like restrooms or cafés
You can access the full article here.
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Cultural events are a common topic for writing at the Regional stage:
Here are some phrases from the original article about the Frick that can be used in such writings:
You can access the full article here.
#skill_scan@level_APO
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"The sun never sets......"
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This famous phrase once described how vast the Empire was: its colonies stretched across the globe so that, at any given time, the sun was always shining on one of them 🌍
But what’s left of that Empire today? How did its history shape the modern world — from culture and language to politics and identity?
In our new rubric #sun_never_sets@level_APO, we’ll explore the stories of former British colonies — their past, their path to independence, and what connects them to Britain now.
Stay tuned — and see how the sun still shines on the traces of history
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Let’s kick off our new rubric with a quiz!
Guess which former British colony we’re talking about 👇
🇬🇧 Once a trading post founded by Sir Stamford Raffles.
🦁 Its name means “Lion City.”
🌆 It’s now one of the world’s leading financial centres.
Can you guess the country? 👀
#sun_never_sets@level_APO
Guess which former British colony we’re talking about 👇
🌆 It’s now one of the world’s leading financial centres.
Can you guess the country? 👀
#sun_never_sets@level_APO
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Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, this city quickly became one of the British Empire’s key trading hubs. Its strategic location on the route between India and China turned it into a bustling port — a jewel of Britain’s “Maritime Empire.”
During World War II, the fall of Singapore to Japan in 1942 was a major shock to British prestige. Yet after the war, the city’s recovery was just as remarkable: by 1959, Singapore had achieved self-government, and in 1965, after a short and turbulent union with Malaysia, it became a fully independent republic.
Today, this tiny island nation stands as a symbol of economic success and efficient governance — with one of the world’s busiest ports, a highly developed education system, and a vibrant multicultural identity rooted in its colonial past yet looking firmly to the future.
Key Symbols:
🏙️ The skyline, crowned by the iconic Marina Bay Sands, mirrors Singapore’s leap from colonial outpost to global metropolis.
Further reading:
— Visit Singapore website: link (⏰ 5min+)
— Britannica: link (⏰ 20min)
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