Reading a personal story aloud
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Bonfire Night
In the UK, Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes is celebrated on November 5th and the night skies are filled with colour. It's a special day in honour of a historic event. In this activity you can read about the history of the November 5th celebrations, complete various tasks to check your understanding and try an exercise on passives.
Red Nose Day
Raising money for charity is a strong tradition in the UK, and people do some strange things. Read about some of them below.
Liverpool - my city
Liverpool is a famous city in the UK. Look at the flyer and answer the questions.
What people think about the UK
A survey commissioned by the British Council produced some quotes showing what people in different countries think about the UK. Compare their opinions, do the activities and let us know what you think.
Taking a train
Do you like travelling by train? Read the timetable below then try the exercises to improve your language skills.
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.
Valentine's Day in the UK
Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in your country? In the UK it's the most romantic day of the year!