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Going out for dinner

British people often celebrate important events by going out for a meal.
a mother pushing a pram and walking home with her son

The school run

When you describe a photo it is important to say where the people are and what the people are doing.

people waiting at a bus stop

Waiting in a queue

When you describe a picture with people in it, you sometimes need words to say where the people are.

a father playing with his child in the snow

Describing a winter scene

In these activities you will learn a range of adjectives for describing a picture that has been taken outside, such as a winter scene.

Having a meal at a restaurant

Watch and listen to the video, which shows some friends celebrating together by going out for dinner.

Cooking Chinese vegetables

Cooks often use a wok to cook Chinese food, especially stir-fry. TV chef Ken Hom shows us a tasty way to make dish of Chinese vegetables in a wok.

What happens at a wedding

A wedding is an important celebration of the marriage of two people.

A fish and chip meal

In the UK, many people enjoy eating fish and chips.

Why people like to queue

British people often wait in queues when they are in places like shops and banks Watch the video, which shows why people like to queue and practise yo
 a woman looking at the camera

British fashion

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.

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