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If you're ever in the UK on the evening of 5 November, you might wonder why you can hear fireworks. Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the country, but what is it about? Find out about the history of this well-loved event in this article.

Magazine zone
festivals and celebrations
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.2 (16 votes)

Diwali is a festival of light which originated in South Asia and is celebrated over five days. The dates change every year, but it is always celebrated in October or November and is now celebrated around the world.

Magazine zone
festivals and celebrations
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.8 (12 votes)

Read these wise words to give your English learning a boost!

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Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.1 (41 votes)

October 5 is World Teachers' Day. Find out which famous people want to say thank you to their school teachers for their success.

Magazine zone
special days
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.7 (6 votes)

World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, is a day to raise awareness of the effects mental illness has on millions of people’s lives across the world, and to help educate and inform us all.

Magazine zone
special days
health and fitness
equality and diversity
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.6 (19 votes)

The International Day of Peace is on 21 September. It's a day that aims to reduce violence and to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world.

Magazine zone
special days
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.3 (29 votes)

When you see or hear a new word, what can you do? Here are five ways you can guess its meaning.

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Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.3 (14 votes)

What risks do people face when they are in countries at war? And why are humanitarian workers a target for attacks? The UN's World Humanitarian Day puts the focus on these important questions.

Magazine zone
special days
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.2 (18 votes)

July 30 is the United Nations International Day of Friendship. Read about the importance of friendship and find out why the UN decided to give it a special day.

Magazine zone
special days
family and friends
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.1 (13 votes)

What do you know about the history and symbols of the Olympic Games? Read the article to find out about this globally renowned sports event.

Magazine zone
sport and exercise
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.3 (29 votes)

What do you know about chocolate? Learn about the history of chocolate and the interesting journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.

Magazine zone
food and drink
special days
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.5 (30 votes)

Every summer, music lovers get excited about the UK's biggest music festival! Find out all about it in this article.

Magazine zone
festivals and celebrations
Language level
B1 Intermediate
Average: 4.1 (16 votes)