Looking for national and international information during your language study trip to England ? While you won’t be able to escape the ever-present BBC News, you can also count on the world-famous The Guardian. Here’s a quick overview, brought to you by your language travel agency.
A beloved daily newspaper founded in 1821
What gives The Guardian its unique appeal is, first and foremost, its remarkable longevity: the newspaper was founded in 1821! When it was launched in the 19th century, it was known simply as the Manchester Guardian; it wasn’t until 1950 that it changed its original name to its current one.
The Guardian, a daily newspaper
The Guardian, which you’ll come across time and again during a language study trip to England, is published daily in the UK. An independent newspaper and the leading voice of liberalism, it owes its reputation to its international readership.
A language study trip to England: Everything You Need to Know from The Guardian
As your host family may explain to you during your language study trip to England, *The Guardian* has left its mark on the history of the media through its editorial stances. In 1956, for example, it spoke out against Anthony Eden’s government during the Suez Crisis; it lost subscribers as a result, but gained in prominence. However, the newspaper toned down its international commentary following the Falklands War in 1982. Although close to the Labour Party, it did not shy away from criticizing Tony Blair when he was still leading the Country.