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WOTS: History

History

Tristan’s friend Jay Marie is visiting London, and Stephen and Ashlie are fighting to be her guide. They visit some of the most famous historic sites in London, hear Big Ben chime – and have afternoon tea!

Meanwhile, Amandeep travels back in time to fight besides the men and women of the English Civil War – but will it be Parliament or the King who wins?

English History

English History

Amandeep travels 400 years back in time to find out about the English Civil War. She finds out how the war was fought – and who won it!

History Scene 1

History Scene 1

Ashlie and Stephen take Tristan and his friend Jay Marie on a bus tour of London. Who is the better tour guide?

History Scene 1 - Language Focus

History Scene 1 - Language Focus

Rob and Stephen talk about American English and some uses of passive verb forms.

History Scene 2

History Scene 2

Ashlie and Jay Marie have afternoon tea and Stephen and Tristan take a tour of Elizabeth Tower and listen to a famous bell.

History Scene 2 - Language Focus

History Scene 2 - Language Focus

Rob and Ashlie talk about different uses of the word ‘time’ and the different names for the meals of the day.