Need to explain something British?
Nov 10th 2005, 6:19 pm
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Need to explain something British?
I found this a while back when trying to explain some British stuff. Its actually a primary school, but I think they did a great job of the basics
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
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Nov 10th 2005, 6:26 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I found this a while back when trying to explain some British stuff. Its actually a primary school, but I think they did a great job of the basics
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
While *Tim Berners-Lee* is British by birth, he was working in Geneva at the time of the intention of the WWW and now lives in Boston. I think they would have done better to stick with writers and tack JK Rowling onto the list.
Nov 10th 2005, 6:29 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Wow. The very first part goes a long way to show what they value -- "the world's richest football club."
While *Tim Berners-Lee* is British by birth, he was working in Geneva at the time of the intention of the WWW and now lives in Boston. I think they would have done better to stick with writers and tack JK Rowling onto the list.
While *Tim Berners-Lee* is British by birth, he was working in Geneva at the time of the intention of the WWW and now lives in Boston. I think they would have done better to stick with writers and tack JK Rowling onto the list.
Anyway, I found it really useful many times, and I think they did a great job.
Nov 10th 2005, 6:31 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
That may reflect the views of the teacher in charge
Anyway, I found it really useful many times, and I think they did a great job.
Anyway, I found it really useful many times, and I think they did a great job.
I think the teacher did put them up to the "richest football club in the world" bit. Must be a Chelsea supporter.
Nov 10th 2005, 6:46 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
That may reflect the views of the teacher in charge
Anyway, I found it really useful many times, and I think they did a great job.
Anyway, I found it really useful many times, and I think they did a great job.
Nov 10th 2005, 7:31 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Good post! Very handy for my girls when they are trying to explain to friends about all things British!
Nov 10th 2005, 8:55 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
I knew it would be useful
I was just looking here:
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...membrance.html
Does anyone do the 1 or 2 minute silence here?
I was just looking here:
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...membrance.html
Does anyone do the 1 or 2 minute silence here?
Nov 10th 2005, 10:40 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I found this a while back when trying to explain some British stuff. Its actually a primary school, but I think they did a great job of the basics
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
Nov 11th 2005, 1:06 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
So, are you going to walk around with a laptop (with wireless connection) all day, or print the whole thing off and pass it around?
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Nov 11th 2005, 1:53 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I dont know if you've ever thought of this, but they have this thing called email and you can send links to the website by email - amazing, huh? If its too technical for you, just leave it for those who can use it
Nov 11th 2005, 2:26 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
And here I thought you were taking on the personal task of educating us lazy Americans.... Or do you know everyone's email addy?
Try not to make an arguement when there is none to be made so you don't embarass yourself too much. I would consider seeing a doctor about those hormones if I were you.
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Nov 11th 2005, 2:38 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I found this a while back when trying to explain some British stuff. Its actually a primary school, but I think they did a great job of the basics
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...oms/questions/
Enjoy (not having to explain stuff 100 times!)
Nov 11th 2005, 2:42 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Whats up, Lisa, not getting enough attention recently? You lazy fat americans are not my concern. I educate those with the desire to learn about British culture. Its funny, because everyone esle who responded found it very useful. I do not enforce my ways on foreigners. Now if you've got a problem, come out with it or shut up
Try not to make an arguement when there is none to be made so you don't embarass yourself too much. I would consider seeing a doctor about those hormones if I were you.
Try not to make an arguement when there is none to be made so you don't embarass yourself too much. I would consider seeing a doctor about those hormones if I were you.
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Nov 11th 2005, 3:01 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Nov 11th 2005, 3:09 pm
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Re: Need to explain something British?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Whats up, Lisa, not getting enough attention recently? You lazy fat americans are not my concern. I educate those with the desire to learn about British culture. Its funny, because everyone esle who responded found it very useful. I do not enforce my ways on foreigners. Now if you've got a problem, come out with it or shut up
Try not to make an arguement when there is none to be made so you don't embarass yourself too much. I would consider seeing a doctor about those hormones if I were you.
Try not to make an arguement when there is none to be made so you don't embarass yourself too much. I would consider seeing a doctor about those hormones if I were you.
Dog with a bone comes to mind.
