The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Historically the country was a forerunner in the developing world and, at its peak during the 19th Century, had an empire that stretched across the globe.
This course is designed to explain our vast culture & help you to enjoy learning more about The UK and everything British.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is full of tradition and has a myriad of habits to learn about. Some are funny, many are unusual, and they all contribute towards British culture being among the most distinctive on our planet.
The English for British Culture course, covers a huge range of topics, including:
British
- Religion
- Politics
- Armed forces
- Police
- Social Etiquette
- Social media
- Sport
- Fashion
- Humour
- And of course the correct way to drink Tea.
Training is delivered in small group or individual classes that are often combined with General English, or IELTS preparation, courses. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the people of the UK. Laughs are guaranteed.
On this course, you will learn about British life and culture, and improve your English language skills and knowledge.
Through short videos, you will learn about different popular culture topics as well as ways of life in the UK, including English as a global language, the countryside, music, and literature. Filmed in Great Britain, these videos will help you to develop your listening skills as you watch authentic examples of people speaking English. You will also examine some of the language used in the videos and analyse its use and learn how to use it again in practice.
What topics will you cover?
English: the global language
- Why is English so widely used?
- How does technology help you learn?
- Language focus: passives
- Useful expressions
Music: making a difference
- What does British music mean to you?
- Music and society
- Language focus: clauses
Countryside: a green and pleasant land
- What do people think about the British countryside?
- A visit to the Lake District in north-west England
- A look at the different parts of the UK
- Language focus: description
Literature: books and identity
- British literature
- Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre
- Anniversaries in British literature
- Language focus: comparatives and superlatives.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
- Reflect on different popular culture topics as well as ways of life in the UK.
- Explore English as a global language.
- Develop your listening skills as you watch authentic examples of people speaking English.
- Reflect on language in use.
- Develop language skills and practise using new language.
- Discuss the countryside, music, and literature.
The course will also provide an excellent learning resource for students interested in the British citizenship test.
In the past six or seven years, London has become the Babel of the modern world. More than a third of Londoners are now foreign born – that’s around 2.5 million people. Our city encompasses more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages.
Immigrants are now essential to the city’s workforce, in every industry from banking to restaurants, neurosurgery to office cleaning, IT to childcare. The Pret A Manger sandwich chain alone employs migrants from more than 105 different nationalities.
Learn more about The UK’s cultural diversity and modern society through a discussion topic course.
Focused on the different aspects of Britain’s diverse community that is strengthening our nation and progressing our morden culture.
Click on the picture to learn about the life and history of black British people in The UK.
