24th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Edinburgh Festival
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Today's article is about the big celebration of art and culture held each year in Edinburgh. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com) Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click here for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What is the Edinburgh Festival known for, and why is it significant for the city of Edinburgh? Who were Rudolf Bing and Henry Harvey Wood, and what was their vision behind creating the Edinburgh Festival? In what year did the first Edinburgh Festival take place, and what was its purpose considering the post-World War II context? Describe the range of artistic disciplines that were part of the inaugural Edinburgh Festival. How did the success of the first Edinburgh Festival influence its subsequent years, and what are some additional festivals that emerged as part of the celebration?
