Contents
Issue 11, 2020

In the Spotlight
News and views from around
the English-speaking world

Peggy's Place
Visit Spotlight's very own London pub

A snapshot of America
These are troubling times for the US. Millions of its citizens are infected with Covid-19 and the economy is Struggeling. How do US citizens see theit situation? And how do they feel about the future? We ask ordinary Americans to give us a snapshot of their lives

Britain Today
Colin Beaven takes a humorous
look at Britain and the Brits

A Day in Our Lives
Meet campaigners Benjamin
Wolfmeier and Angela Fobbs

St.Augustine
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of St. Augustine on Florida's east coast - the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States.

The Supper Club
Gumbo - a traditional dish as hot
and sticky as New Orleans

Howdy and hello there
Do you speak British English, American English - or a mix of both? Try our fun quiz to find out!

History
400 years ago, the Mayflower left
England for the New World

Short Story
"The crossing"

Around Oz
Peter Flynn writes to us from
down under

I Ask Myself
Amy Argetsinger reflects on topics
that shape American society

Arts & Books
We recommend two films,
a podcast and three books

The Lighter Side
Jokes and cartoons

American Life
Ginger Kuenzel about life
in small-town America

Feedback, Proverb, Next Issue
Your letters to Spotlight, a useful
proverb and upcoming topics

Eccentric Life
Hetty Green, the Witch of Wall Street

Sprachseiten

Just Judi
Judith Gilbert's personal view
on the English language

Vocabulary
Learn the language of a different
topic in each issue

Everyday English
Brush up on your conversational English

The Grammar Page
Master key points of English grammar

Language Cards
Pull out and practise

Lost in Translation
A fun look at challenging words

Spoken English
Colourful idioms and useful phrases

English at Work
Ken Taylor answers your questions

The Basics
A conversation in easy English

Phonetic Fun
How to pronounce tricky words

The Puzzle Pages
Find the words and win a prize

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Personen: Groß, Jan Henrik

Leseror. Aufstellung: Englisch

Interessenkreis: Fremdsprachig