Culture – Three Wise Kangaroos

Starbucks’ failure in Australia

April 9, 2022 Gabi B1/B2, Business, Culture, Food, Lesson

Even though Starbucks has been massively successful globally, you might be surprised to know that we don’t have a single Starbucks coffee shop in Western Australia. In fact, there are […]

The best country for women

March 11, 2022 Gabi B1/B2, Culture, Lesson

Citing Wikipedia, ‘International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women’. However, any day of the year […]

Living to work: the cost of Japan’s strong work ethic

November 13, 2021 Gabi B2/C1, Business, Culture, Lesson, Work

Japanese people have a reputation for being extremely diligent and devoted to their jobs and it’s true that Japan has some of the longest working hours in the world. Such […]

The joys of driving

October 15, 2021 Gabi B2/C1, Culture, Lesson

Here’s a lesson that is bound to make you laugh. It features Britain’s top comedian – Michael McIntyre – and this time he’s having a rant about driving. Watch the […]

There’s more to Dubai than meets the eye

September 19, 2021 Gabi B2/C1, Culture, Lesson, Travel

What comes to mind when you think of Dubai? Super high skyscrapers, artificial islands, modernity, vibrancy and opulence? However, there is more to Dubai than meets the eye. Watch the […]

21 great habits to adopt

July 11, 2021 Gabi B1/B2, Culture, Lesson

We are all creatures of habit, which can be a good or a bad thing. It all depends on what your habits are. The habits presented in today’s lesson are […]

Halden Prison: rehabilitation over retribution

April 17, 2021 Gabi B2/C1, Crime, Culture, Lesson

It is understood globally that dangerous and notorious criminals simply must be kept in isolation, i.e. in prisons, in order to safeguard communities from violence. But what purpose should a […]

One English, many ways

August 14, 2020 Gabi B1/B2, Culture, Language, Lesson

Lift or elevator? /tə’mɑː:təʊ/ or /tə’meɪtəʊ/? Whichever version of English you choose, it is important to stay consistent. In this short video a British comedian, Michael McIntyre, explores the consistently […]

Wherever you may roam, there is no place like a stranger’s home

May 13, 2020 Gabi B1/B2, Culture, Lesson, Travel

Have you heard the expression – a home away from home? It’s a location where you do not reside but one in which you feel as comfortable as you would […]