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The piece of modern technology which has had the biggest impact is something which most of us carry with us almost everywhere. You probably have one in your bag or your pocket. I am of course talking about mobile phones. Listen to this podcast about this topic.
St. George's Day is on 23 April. It is England´s National Day.
It is also the second most important National Feast in Catalonia, where the day is known in Catalan as La Diada de Sant Jordi and it is traditional to give a rose and a book to a loved one. This tradition inspired UNESCO to declare this the International Day of the Book, since April 23, 1616 was also the date of death of both the English playwright William Shakespeare and the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes.
But do the English feel this is the most appropriate patron saint for their country?
Listen to this podcast and do the quiz.
It is also the second most important National Feast in Catalonia, where the day is known in Catalan as La Diada de Sant Jordi and it is traditional to give a rose and a book to a loved one. This tradition inspired UNESCO to declare this the International Day of the Book, since April 23, 1616 was also the date of death of both the English playwright William Shakespeare and the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes.
But do the English feel this is the most appropriate patron saint for their country?
Listen to this podcast and do the quiz.
In the US, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, Barack Obama, ran a half-hour advertisement on a range of American TV networks last night. The extensive advertising effort was followed by a joint rally with Bill Clinton in Florida.
Click here to listen and learn some news vocabulary.
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