14th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Lost 11 Days

Today's episode is about the way England lost 11 day. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article here 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 was the main problem with the Julian calendar that led to the introduction of the Gregorian calendar? How did Pope Gregory XIII's Gregorian calendar address the issue with the Julian calendar's accuracy in measuring the length of the year? Why did it take a long time for some countries, like Britain, to adopt the Gregorian calendar after its introduction? What was the significant change that occurred in Britain in 1752 as part of the transition to the Gregorian calendar, and how did people react to it? What is the importance of the transition from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar in the history of timekeeping and calendars?