Read UK

Read texts with a UK focus. Learn about UK culture and practise your reading at the same time.

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Is there a special day for jokes and tricks in your country? Do you like playing tricks on people? If you’re ever in the UK on 1 April, you’d better watch out!
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October is Black History Month in the UK. It recognises black people's achievements and teaches people about black history.
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In the UK, Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night) is celebrated on 5 November and the night skies are filled with colour. It’s a special day in honour of a historic event.
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Have you experienced bullying? You're not alone. Read the article to understand more about bullying and find out what you can do to stop it.
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Dragon dances, acrobats, fireworks, a parade ... London is buzzing with excitement at Chinese New Year. Find out what you can do to join in the excitement!
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Christmas in the UK is the biggest holiday of the year. Family gatherings, turkey, presents and parties are just some of the things that come to mind when we think about Christmas time.
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COP26 will take place from 1 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what it's for, what will happen and how young people are getting involved.
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What do you know about Diwali? It's one of the biggest events in the Indian calendar. And that means big celebrations in multicultural cities in Britain, too. Find out all about the festival and how it is celebrated in Britain.
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Earth Hour is an annual event which asks you to switch off all your lights for one hour. The aim is to involve as many people as possible in positive change for our planet.
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In the UK, schools close for about two weeks at Easter time. Read on to find out more about how Easter is celebrated in Britain.
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Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its summer festivals. 
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A picture speaks a thousand words. And with over a thousand emoji pictures to represent our words, who needs to speak or write any more?! Let's take a closer look at the UK's fastest-growing language.
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What's the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom? What's the best English music festival? And do English people really drink a lot of tea? Read about England and find out!
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Playing computer games is fun. It’s also a serious business with competitions, champions, fans and big money prizes. Read all about esports!
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We all need to buy stuff from time to time. But do we think about how our shopping affects people, animals and the environment? Here's how you can love fashion and the world we live in.
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Do students in your country go directly to university or college after school or do they have a break first? Taking a gap year between school and uni is quite common in the UK and there are lots of different ways to spend your time.
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There is graffiti in almost every city in the world. Read this article to learn more about Britain's most famous graffiti artist.
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In October many shop windows in Britain turn orange and black, with pumpkins, witches, broomsticks and cats. What do young people do to celebrate Halloween? Read this article to find out.
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What do you know about Hanukkah? Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated in the UK.
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Spring! Colours! Love! Holi is a time to play and laugh, forget and forgive.
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Do people have lots of holidays where you live? Where do they go and what do they do? Read more to find out about holidays in the UK!
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Do you like to wear the same clothes as your friends or do you like to dress differently? Adapting clothes and creating an individual style is very popular in the UK.
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Have you ever heard about International Women's Day? Why do we need a day to celebrate just half the inhabitants of our planet? Find out about this special day by reading the text below. 
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How many languages can you speak? British people are generally not very good language learners. In a recent survey, 62 per cent of the population only speak English! 
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Would you like to be a secret agent and work undercover? Do you think the job in reality would be similar to how it's shown in films?
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How much do you love your mobile phone? Could you live without it? Find out what British teenagers, parents and teachers say about the subject!
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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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Have a good look around you this November. Do you notice that more men have moustaches? It may be because it's Movember! Read more about this unusual charity event here. 
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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!
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Do you want to know what people do on the biggest party night in the UK? Read on to find out.

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