Practise and improve your reading by doing these activities and learn practical English for the real world.

Application for free school meals

school dinner

Do you need help to fill in forms? Here you can learn useful words for filling in forms and practise your reading skills. Some children in Britain can get free school dinners. Here you will read a form to apply for free school dinners. The activities will help you to read other forms.

Giving advice

a woman looking sad

Do you ever read the advice pages in newspapers or magazines? In this activity you will read the advice page from a magazine. You will learn how to ask for and give advice in English.

Young people and politics

politicians

Many young people in the UK don’t show much interest in politics and don’t vote in elections. Read on to find out why, and to find out more about the UK political system too.

British fashion

a woman looking at the camera

Is fashion important to you? Do you like to wear the same as other people or stand out in a crowd? Read this article and find out how young people in Britain create their own style.

Mystery graffiti artist

grafitti

Graffiti is very common in British cities. Do you like it or think it should be removed? Read about a world-famous graffiti artist from Britain.

Celebrating New Year

fireworks

How do people celebrate New Year in the UK? Is it the same as in your country? Read on to find out.

Football fans

a female football fan

Football is the most popular sport in the UK, but who actually goes to watch the live games? In the past, most fans were young, white and male, but is this situation changing?

What people think about the UK

a man wearing a t-shirt with the British flag

A survey commissioned by the British Council produced some quotes showing what people in different countries think about the UK. Compare their opinions, do the activities and let us know what you think.

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