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Foodie Friday - Bath Oliver Cookies
A Bath Oliver is a hard, dry biscuit or cracker made from flour, butter, yeast and milk; often eaten with cheese. It was invented by the physician William Oliver of Bath in Somerset around 1750.
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The origins of fortune cookies
Did you know that originally fortune cookies were called Moon-Cakes? Moon-Cakes played an important role for the Chinese population during the great Mongol invasion in the 13th Century.
Festive Origami with Languages United Staff
Last week our staff enjoyed an afternoon of creativity and mince pies by having a workshop on the art of origami with Mirko, our Japanese teacher. The staff made lovely origami Christmas trees through a step by step guide by Mirko.
Phrase of the Week: ‘A piece of cake’
‘A piece of cake’– something is very easy.
Phrase of the Week: ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover’
‘You can’t judge a book by its cover’ means to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance.
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Phrase of the Week: ‘Let the cat out of the bag’
‘Let the cat out of the bag’ means to accidentally reveal a secret.
Phrase of the Week: ‘Once in a blue moon’
‘Once in a blue moon’ is a situation or event that happens infrequently.
Foodie Friday: Brigadeiro by Gabriela
Foodie Friday is back! To kickstart the third season of Foodie Friday, our English Language student Gabriela created a traditional dessert Brazilian dessert called ‘Brigadeiro.’
Phrase of the Week: ‘Break a leg’
‘Break a leg’ means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).