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Early Britain

The UK has a long and illustrious history, which spans over thousands of years. Learn more about the early history of Britain, practise your reading skills and get ready for the Life in the UK test.

Values and principles of the UK

What are the values and principles that British society is founded on? Read about the values that people living in the UK should respect and prepare for the Life in the UK test.

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Romans and Anglo-Saxons

Britain has a long history of people migrating into the UK. The Romans and the Anglo-Saxons were some of the first people to make the UK their home. Read more about these people, develop your reading skills and prepare for the Life in the UK test.

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Vikings and the Norman conquest

The Britain we live in today is a direct result of the long history of different people who have come to make it their home. Learn more about how the Vikings and The Norman Conquest changed Britain, practise your reading skills and get ready for the Life in the UK test.

The Middle Ages

The period after the Norman Conquest (1066) until about 1485 is called The Middle Ages. During this time the English language and culture developed and the UK started to form a distinct identity. Read more about The Middle Ages, improve your reading skills and practise for the Life in the UK test.

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The Second World War

What do you know about the Second World War? Do you know when it started and ended? Which countries were involved? Learn more about this devastating war, develop your reading skills and prepare for the Life in the UK test.

Britain since 1945

After the Second World War ended in 1945, Britain went through some major changes. A lot had to be done to help the country recover from the conflicts. Learn more about Britain since 1945, practise your reading skills and prepare for the Life in the UK test.

Britain in the 1960s and 1970s

The 1960s and 1970s were times of important social change in Britain. Learn more about these times, practise your reading skills and get ready for the Life in the UK test.

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The UK today

The UK has changed a lot over the last 100 years and it is now a very diverse society. What do you know about the currency, the languages, dialects and population of the UK? Learn more about them, improve your reading skills and get ready for the Life in the UK test.

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Festivals and traditions

What festivals and traditions do people celebrate in the UK? In these activities, you will read about British festivals and traditions, learn how people celebrate them and prepare for the Life in the UK test.

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