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With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner I want you to think of all things Irish. What springs to mind when I say Ireland / Irish? 

The colour green, shamrocks, red hair, fair skin and freckles, Irish music and Irish dancing, Molly Malone,  leprechauns, and…

What about the black stuff? Did that spring to mind? 

The black stuff. When I say that, I’m referring to Guinness. Guinness really is of great cultural significance. It is so ingrained in the Irish culture and heritage. With it’s smooth creamy white froth and contrasting black beer, It’s a beer with a very distinctive taste and known for its high quality. What do you know about it? 

Carry on reading to find out how it was invented and how it became so hugely popular. Today, I’ll be teaching you some useful phrases for going to the pub in Britain. You will also learn some idioms about beer. Carry on reading / listening to find out more.