25th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First OBE

Today's article is about the OBE, what it means and where it started. 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 Order of the British Empire (OBE), and what does it pay homage to? When was the Order of the British Empire (OBE) established, and what was the significance of this date? What was the main motivation behind King George V's establishment of the Order of the British Empire during World War I? How many classes does the Order of the British Empire have, and can you list them in ascending order? What do these classes signify? Describe the process of awarding the OBE, including the sources of nominations and the role of the committee in the selection process.