United Kingdom

The United Kingdom or UK is a term that usually causes confusion between language learners. It is not an equivalent of England or Great Britain, but it stands for The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

If you want to know more about the UK and its culture, watch the following videos:

AN INTRODUCTION TO BRITAIN

SCHOOLS IN BRITAIN

If you want to learn about schools in the UK, watch the following video. Which similarities and differences do you find between British and Spanish schools?

FOOD IN BRITAIN

Now, it is time to learn about traditional British food:

HOMES IN BRITAIN

Do you live in a house or in a flat? Look at some different typical British homes and see which one would you prefer to live in:

SPORTS IN BRITAIN

What sports do British people play? Look at the following video and identify some sports which are not usually played in Spain:

FESTIVALS IN BRITAIN

Which are the most important festivals in your country? Do you know any British festivals? Look at this video and find out:

LEISURE & FREE TIME ACTIVITES

What is your top ten leisure activities in Britain? Watch the following video and find out:

 

HOLIDAYS

Where do you normally go on holiday? Have you ever travelled abroad? What places are the most popular for British people?

ANIMALS

Do you like animals? Have you got any pets? If you want to know what the most popular pets in England are, watch the following video.

ABOUT LONDON

To finish this introduction about the most important cultural aspects of the United Kingdom, we are going to focus on England's capital city: London.

MEDIA

What media do you like the most? Which media do you think English people use? Watch the video and find out.

HEALTH

Healthcare is very important, so learn about this topic in the following video.

WORK

What do your parents do? What jobs are important in England? Is there much unemployment in Britain?

THE ENVIRONMENT

LAW AND ORDER