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Saint Patrick's Day

Get ready for green lights, green hats, even green beer! Saint Patrick's Day is on 17 March. Why is Ireland's national day such a worldwide party?

Why I fell in love with Irish dancing

Morgan Bullock is an African-American Irish dancer. Watch this video to find out about her story.

Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. What happens during Ramadan and what does it mean to millions of Muslims worldwide?

Students studying in a library

Here are ten things you should know about a word to be able to understand and use it well.

Mountains and river in Yellowstone National Park

March 20 is World Rewilding Day. But what is rewilding? And how is wilder nature better for animals, people and the planet? Read the article to find out more.

Nowruz

Nowruz is an important festival in Iran, Central Asia and beyond. Read on to find out how people celebrate the Persian New Year.

Responding to news

In this video, Noelia gets good news and bad news. Listen to the language Yuna uses to respond to Noelia's news and practise saying the useful phrases.

International Day of Happiness

There's more behind the International Day of Happiness than you might think. Find out more by reading the article and answering the questions.

Phrasal verbs: why they're good to know, and how to learn them

Have you ever wondered why phrasal verbs are so important? Read this article to find out more.

Plus hundreds more!