How did English evolve? - Kate Gardoqui

Think before you insult

The English language has TONS of words that make wonderful insults. Think before you choose one that hurts people.

History of English in 10 minutes

The oddities of the first American election - Kenneth C. Davis

Immigration to the US

An animation showing the history of immigration to the US.

When was emigration from Norway and other Nordic countries at its highest? Where did the emigrants go? Do you know why they went there?

First-years, we will be covering these questions in our unit on the United States later this term!

Weathering Hurricane Sandy....

The northeastern US is being hit by a bad storm. It is a hurricane combined with a local kind of storm called a nor'easter. And it is hitting in the most populated part of the US, just south of New York City. Do you have memories of being in a bad storm? Would you know what to do if your home lost electricity for a few days, or if the water was not safe to drink? Winter is coming - now is a good time to think about this.

It's almost Halloween again.....