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Boston

Boston is at the same time one of the oldest - and youngest - cities of the United States. It is home to historical bildings and modern skyscrapers, a charming Little Italy neighborhood, the world-famous marathon and the first university of the USA. Watch this video to find out more and understand why people call Boston The City of Champions.


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Cambridge

Known for one of the world’s oldest universities, Cambridge is also famous for its boat races against Oxford and for being the most bike-friendly city in the UK. It is a city for all seasons, where you can spend the day punting on the river Cam, explore Gothic architecture, or discuss issues of scientific interest during the Cambridge Science Festival held in March every year.


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Edinburgh

You may have heard that Edinburgh is one of the most welcoming cities in the world, with extremely friendly locals who are happy to help and guide tourists in visiting their city. People from around the world visit Edinburgh for its scenery, its World Heritage sites, its summer and winter festivals, and to maybe get a glimpse of a man in a skirt playing the bagpipes.


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London

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford" said Samuel Johnson, a famous writer that called this amazing city home. People from all over the world have always been attracted to London for its diversity and vibrant atmosphere. A city for lovers, artists, jokers and rebels, it always offers something new and exciting.


Teaching resources for I grado

  • London Part 1
    Use this video to introduce your students to London's best-loved attractions like the The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
  • London Part 1 Worksheet
    Download this Worksheet to use in class together with the video.
  • London Part 2
    For an added discussion, you can compare the city to how it was during Shakespeare's time - much more noisy, crowded, bustling and busy, with streets full of animals - pigs, horses, sheep, cats and dogs - and people - actors, merchants, apprentices, money lenders, beggars, churchmen, shoppers and thieves!
  • London Part 2 Worksheet
    Download this Worksheet to use in class together with the video.

Teaching resources for II grado

  • London Part 1
    Use this video to introduce your students to London's best-loved attractions like the The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
  • London Part 1 Worksheet
    Download this Worksheet to use in class together with the video.
  • London Part 2
    For an added discussion, you can compare the city to how it was during Shakespeare's time - much more noisy, crowded, bustling and busy, with streets full of animals - pigs, horses, sheep, cats and dogs - and people - actors, merchants, apprentices, money lenders, beggars, churchmen, shoppers and thieves!
  • London Part 2 Worksheet
    Download this Worksheet to use in class together with the video.

Los Angeles

In which American city do detective stories come to life on the big screen? Watch this video to find out what else L.A., the "City of Angels", is famous for.


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New York City


Which is the most populous, diverse and cosmopolitan city in the U.S.A?New York City, of course! A "city of immigrants" and one of the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers, NYC is home to soaring skyscrapers, a huge diversity of languages and cultures.
It also happens to host the largest Halloween parade in the U.S. called The Village Halloween Parade!


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Stonehenge

Ancient, mysterious, and arguably the most famous prehistoric monument in Europe, Stonehenge has astouded and confused people for centuries.
Who built it? How? For what purpose?
Find out more in this video, and you'll understand why this mystical place is also a very popular destination for families with children of all ages.


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Washington

Where do you go to see the famous White House, great museums, memorials and more? Washington DC, of course!
The political and cultural capital of the USA is also where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his speech during the Civil Rights March in 1963. He delivered it from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, calling for an end to racism in the United States.


Teaching resources for I grado

  • Washington DC
    An A2 level video with English subtitles to discover the history and the monuments of the Capital of the United States of America.

Teaching resources for II grado

  • Washington DC
    A B1 level video to discover the history and the monuments of the "City of Magnificent Intentions", as Charles Dickens called it.
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