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Dictation: relationships

This lesson is about the relationships students have. The tasks allows for discussion and personalisation and can lead to stronger group cohesion as the students learn more about each others’ lives. It provides practice in all four skills.

Elections and voting in the UK

This video will help you to find out more about what happens during an election.

What is the role of an MP?

Do you know what an MP does?  These activities will help you to find out more.

Election day

In the UK you are allowed to vote if you are over 18 and you are a British citizen.  These activities will help you to learn more about what happens on election day

Britain’s history and culture

Britain has a great heritage. It has some of the finest historic buildings and sites in the world.

British business people

An entrepreneur is someone who sees an opportunity and starts their own business, and Britain is home to many people who have done just that.

Ethical shopping

Are you after value for money when you're shopping for fashion; or fashion that's made with values? Listen and find out more.

A new country, a new life and new challenges

These activities are based on a story written by Xiao, who moved to a city in the UK from the countryside in China. By doing the activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Xiao’s first impressions of life in the UK.

Part of society

Marek moved to Scotland three years ago and feels like it is his home now. By doing these activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Marek’s first impressions of life in the UK.

Living in London

These activities are based on a story written by Xiaoli who moved to London in 1997. By doing the activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Xiaoli’s first impressions of life in the UK.

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