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February 2026 / Countries, El Salvador, Informative Writing, Nature, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Lighthouse of the Pacific

by Karen Ramos By coincidence, I received this photo, and it instantly reminded me of the breathtaking natural wonders that El Salvador has to offer. ... The Izalco Volcano is the youngest volcano in both El Salvador and the world that remains active. Read More

July 2024 / Countries, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Russia, SPOTLIGHT 2024

Tatars in Russia: History and Challenges

Tatars are by far the largest minority in the Russian Federation. The Tatars in Russia trace their ancestry back to the Golden Horde, a Turkic tribe led by the Tatars that ruled over Russia starting from 1237. Read More

July 2024 / Informative Writing, Italy, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

I Am From Verona

My name is Lara, I’m from Verona, Italy. Verona is a small city but it is nice, it’s famous for the Shakespeare story Romeo e Giulietta. Read More

May 2024 / Colombia, Community, Countries, Cultural Traditions, Informative Writing, Love and Relationships, Nonfiction, SPOTLIGHT 2024

A Special Day to Show Love

The way in which we show our love, affection or appreciation to others may be different according to customs or personal preferences. Valentine’s Day in the United States or Love and Friendship’s Day as it is known in Colombia has some similarities in the way it is celebrated in both countries. Read More

May 2024 / Countries, Cultural Traditions, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024, Ukraine

National Holiday – Vyshyvanka Day

My name is Irina. I am from Ukraine. Every year on the third Thursday of May in Ukraine, the Day of Vyshyvanka, is celebrated. Read More