Posts Tagged ‘American’
Maria’s experiences as a postgraduate student in England
Maria is an American student who came to England to do a master’s degree in art conservation. Here she describes what the experience has been like.
Read MoreSheryl Crow “Always on Your Side”
Sheryl Crow "Always on Your Side" This is a song by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, from her 2005 album, Wildflower. While the original album version features her alone on lead vocals, this radio version is a duet with the British rock musician Sting*. If the link below is unstable you might try this one, without…
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Improve your English listening to this song on Youtube written and performed by the American songwriter Don McLean.
Read MoreNotes from a Small Island – by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is an American writer born in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, who came to England in 1977 and stayed here for some time. ‘Notes From A Small Island‘ is one of several books he has written – this one is about Britain. He is a popular writer who writes in a light, seemingly effortless…
Read MoreCarole King – You’ve got a friend – exercise A
Carole King is a popular American song-writer and singer. Please listen to this song of hers and see if you can deduce any answers to the following questions: A What country was Carole King in at the time of this recording?B How could you tell? Answers Exercise B
Read MoreLove – the joy and the pain – two songs sung by Roberta Flack
You may already have heard this singer, or these songs. See if you can complete the exercise based on two of her very well-known songs
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