Describing a picture: market stall
Would you like to learn how to describe a picture? These activities will help you to speak about what you see in a photograph, in this case a photo of a market.
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Waiting in a queue
When you describe a picture with people in it, you sometimes need words to say where the people are.
Adjectives and prepositions
Some adjectives go with certain prepositions. There is no real pattern – you need to learn them as you meet them.
Music
Do you enjoy listening to music? What British music do you know? In these activities you will learn about British music from the past and present as you prepare for the Life in the UK test.
The best way to learn English
There are lots of ways to practise and improve your English. In this film, ESOL learners talk about the best ways to learn English.
Making it up: phrasal verb stories
A persistent problem area for students is phrasal verbs. This story activity presents the verbs in a context helping the students to work out the meaning. It is also memorable so it's easier for students to remember them too.
Celebrating Easter in the UK
Easter is an annual festival in the UK. Read how people celebrate it then try the activities.
Food in a fridge
When you describe a picture which contain lots of objects, it is important to make your description really clear.
Phrasal verbs
In English, we often use multi-word verbs or phrasal verbs like get up, pick up, and look after. Want to know more?
MI6: The British Secret Intelligence Service
You know about James Bond, but which organisation does he work for? The answer is MI6 - MI stands for Military Intelligence.