"Cultura anglo-americana"
The LGBT History Month
Did you know that today is National Freedom Day and the start of Black History Month in the USA? Other Events The start of LGBT History Month (United Kingdom) 1796 – The capital of Upper Canada is moved to York. 1884 – The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. 1893 – Thomas [...]
General Lee becomes general-in-chief
Did you know that on January 31st President Truman announced the development of the hydrogen bomb? Other Events 1865 –The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery. 1865 – American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief. 1876 – The United States orders all Native Americans to move [...]
Inglês com filmes
Se você deseja estudar e melhorar seu inglês assistindo filmes, uma boa dica é colocar o áudio em inglês e a legenda também. Desta maneira, você vai entender melhor o que está ouvindo e exercita a forma escrita do idioma. Para os iniciantes, o mais indicado são os desenhos, mas fica a seu critério! Bons [...]
Michael Jackson suffers second degree burns
Did you know that in 447 the Walls of Constantinople were severely damaged by an earthquake, destroying large parts of the wall, including 57 towers? Other Events 661 – The Rashidun Caliphate ends with death of Ali. 1142 – Execution, believed wrongful, of noted Song Dynasty General Yue Fei. 1186 – Henry VI, the son [...]
Australia Day
Did you know that today is Australia day? Other Events 1500 – Vicente Yáñez Pinzón becomes the first European to set foot on Brazil. 1905 – The world’s largest diamond ever is found. 1907 – The oldest military rifle still in oficial use is introduced into the British Military Service. 1911 – The first successful [...]
The last person to be hanged in the USA
Did you know that in 1996 Billy Bailey became the last person to be hanged in the United States? Other Events 1554 – Founding of São Paulo city, Brazil. 1858 – The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn becomes a popular wedding recessional after it is played at the marriage of Queen Victoria’s daughter. 1924 – [...]
USA negotiate with Hitler
Did you know that today is Chinese New Year in 2012? Other Events 1571 – The Royal Exchange opens in London. 1849 – Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the United States’ first female doctor. 1941 – Charles Lindbergh testifies before the U.S. Congress and recommends that the United States negotiate a neutrality pact with Adolf Hitler. 1942 [...]
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wings foram criados em Buffalo, NY. São asas de frango fritas, recobertas por molho picante. São tradicionalmente servidas com salsão e queijo azul. English Version Buffalo Wings were created in Buffalo, NY. They are chickens wings which are deep fried and coeated in hot sauce. They are traditionally served with celery sticks and blue [...]
The first edition of Don Quixote
Did you know that on January 16th the Coalition Forces began the Gulf War? Events 1492 – The first grammar of the Spanish language is presented. 1581 – The English Parliament outlaws Catholicism. 1605 – The first edition of El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de [...]
Macaroni and cheese
In the USA, July 14th is National Macaroni and Cheese Day. Mac and cheese is a casserole which consists of cooked elbow macaroni and cheese sauce. A casserole, Makerouns (which consisted of cheese and pasta) was recorded in an English cookbook in the 14th century. It was made with fresh hand-cut pasta which was mixed [...]
