Do people have lots of holidays where you live? Where do they go and what do they do? Read more to find about holidays in the UK!
 
It is the most famous sporting competition in the UK and whether you like football or not everyone watches the FA Cup final. Read more to understand Britain's obsession with football's oldest competition.
 
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Are you good with money? Read the text to find out about British teenagers and their cash!
 
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There are so many ways to discover, buy and listen to music. What's the best way? Read more to find out about the exciting music culture in the UK!
 
Do you have your lunch at school or do you go home for lunch? School dinners (lunch is also called dinner!) is a hot topic in the UK. Find out why in this article. 
 
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In the UK, schools close for two weeks at Easter time. Read on to find out more about how Easter is celebrated in Britain.
 
Mmm ... do you fancy a tasty bag of crisps? Or how about a yummy chocolate bar? British people love their snacks. Find out more about some popular British snacks. Don't read if you're hungry!
 

Read about topics with a British connection. From special days, like Valentine's Day, to trends, like gap years, you'll find all you need to know here. There are exercises too so you can check your understanding of the text.

Video UK brings the United Kingdom closer to you. Watch the videos and do the exercises to learn more about life in Britain.

Read a selection of short stories and poems written by British authors. They're great reading practice for higher levels.

The stories and articles in this section are written at three different levels of English, so you can choose one that is perfect for you. Level 1 is the easiest and level 3 is the most difficult. Aim high!