Big changes
Naveed moved to the UK from Pakistan to be with his wife in 2010. By doing these activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Naveed’s first impressions of life in the UK.
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Smiling strangers
Madiha arrived in the UK from Pakistan in 2011. By doing these activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Mahida’s first impressions of life in the UK.
Home is where the heart is
These activities are based on a story written by Amina, who moved to the UK from Somalia in 2008. Complete the activities and improve your language skills as you read about Amina’s first impressions of life in the UK.
Three little sisters
This is a story of three little sisters who were always arguing with each other. It was written by a learner called Tahira and tells of how the children learned the importance of supporting each other at a time of need.
Why do people migrate?
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Favourite English words
The English language has so many words, and is changing all the time! In this film, ESOL learners talk about their favourite words in English.
Reading in English
Books, newspapers, the internet, notices, text messages – we read all the time! In this film, ESOL learners talk about what they read in English.
Favourite British foods
People have very different opinions about British food! In this film, ESOL learners talk about their favourite British food.
Expectations of the UK
People have lots of ideas about life in the UK, but sometimes it is not quite what they expected!
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.