ELLIS PARK STADIUM - JOHANNESBURG

  PARAGUAY - SPAIN

Ellis Park Stadium is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many epic sporting events including the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 55,686.

Ellis Park was first built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again exclusively for rugby. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium, setting aside a full 13 acres.

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LATEST PHOTOS - FIFA WORLD CUP

Take a look at the latest footballing photos which have been uploaded on FIFA.com from all four corners of the globe. A picture tells a thousand words.

These are the histories and times of the presidents of the United States.

Presidents of the USA

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FOURTH OF JULY GAMES

Find the differences game: Find 7 differences between the two pictures  before time runs out.

Row swapping puzzle: Solve the puzzle by swapping the rows and the columns of the scrambled picture.

9 - piece tile swap puzzle: Swap the pieces of the puzzle to put the picture back together

Animated waving flag puzzle

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INDEPENDENCE DAY - 4th JULY UNITED STATE

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

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SUMMER IS HERE AND SCHOOL IS OUT

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SUMMER GAME

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WEDDING IN SWEDEN

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden weds Daniel Westling in an emotional ceremony

It was the day all of Sweden had been waiting for. Crown Princess Victoria - the nation's future queen - has married her long-term love Daniel Westling in a beautiful ceremony held at Stockholm's Cathedral.

The bride, who arrived in a vintage black sedan, was picture perfect in a cream coloured duchess satin gown, featuring a V-shaped back and a rounded neckline, designed for her by Par Engsheden.

Her five-metre train, attached at the waist of her dress, trailed out from behind and perfectly matched the shape of the princess' veil, which was held in place by the same tiara Queen Silvia wore to her wedding in 1976.

Shunning the Swedish tradition of walking side by side with her groom, Victoria was escorted up the aisle by her proud father, King Carl Gustaf XVI.

She was then met by her love – now titled Prince Daniel, Duke of Vastergotland – who kissed his bride on the cheek while she reciprocated by kissing his hand.

The newlyweds looked blissfully happy throughout the service, which was attended by around 1,200 guests and conducted by four ministers.

And 25 minutes after the ceremony began, Victoria and Daniel were proclaimed husband and wife by Archbishop Anders Wejryd.

CONGRATULATIONS

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BEAT THE KEEPER

Are you a football fan? Try this game to see how many football words you know in English. Can you beat the goal keeper? Good luck!

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SUMMER SOLSTICE

What is the Summer Solstice?

The Summer solstice, also called 'Litha', marks the first day of the season of summer. It falls on or near 21 June.It's the time when the sun reaches its northern most latitude and therefore appear at its highest in the sky at noon. At this time of year we have the longest day.

On this day you can see a very old custom at Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, England.

What is Stonehenge?

Stonehenge is one of Europe's biggest stone circles. A lot of stones are ten or twelve metres high. The earliest part of Stonehenge is nearly 5,000 years old. It is thought that the Druids used Stonehenge for a calendar.

Who are/were Druids?

The Druids were the priests in Britain 2,000 years ago. They used the sun and the stones at Stonehenge to know the start of the months and seasons. There are Druids in Britain today too.

What happens at Stonehenge on June 21st?

- the Longest Day of the Year

Every June 21st hundreds of people go to Stonehenge to watch the sun rise. The sun shines on one famous stone - the Heel stone. For the Druids this is a very important moment of the year.

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FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2010

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MULTIMEDIA GRAMMAR GLOSARY

Students can review grammar, usage, and mechanics through animated graphics that make concepts come alive. (Grades 1-5)

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MULTIMEDIA GRAMMAR GLOSARY

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ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES

Learn the alphabet. Use your keyboard. Type the missing letters and listen.

ALPHABET


s the word on the basketball a common noun, a proper noun, or not a noun? Click on the label above the basket to tell what the word is.

NOUNS

Make a horse for the carousel. Choose a subject, a verb, and a sentence ending that make sense. Click the gears to change the words.

SENTENCES


How much do you know about butterflies? Do you know they begin their lives as caterpillars? You can find out more about butterflies.

BUTTERFLY