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One of the world’s most important inventions is celebrating its 30th birthday. Read the article to find out what it is.

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World Cup 2018

The world is ready to go football crazy! Which countries will do well at this year’s FIFA World Cup? And which teenage players will everybody be talking about?

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Bullying

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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Holi

Spring! Colours! Love! Holi is a time to play and laugh, forget and forgive.

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Esports

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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Emojis

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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Nowruz

Nowruz is the Persian New Year celebration. It takes place in the spring. Read this article and find out how people celebrate this important day.

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Roald Dahl

2016 is the centenary of Roald Dahl's birth. Find out about the life and works of one of the most popular authors in the UK.

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International Women's Day

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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Scotland

What does Scotland look like? What languages do they speak? And what can you do in Scotland? Read and find out!

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Northern Ireland

Is Northern Ireland beautiful? Do Irish people speak Irish? And what exactly is Gaelic football? Read about Northern Ireland and find out!

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England

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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Wales

Where's Wales? Is Welsh similar to English? And is Wales a good place to visit? Read and find out!

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World Water Day

Humanity needs water, and every drop is precious. On March 22nd, World Water Day is a day to celebrate water and make a difference for people who do not have the water they need.

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Pancake Day

Mmm ... did someone say pancakes?! Read about Pancake Day and learn how to make this delicious treat for yourself.

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Sport at school

Do you do sports at school? In the UK everyone has to do some sort of sports at school until the age of 16 but it's not just football or netball these days.

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Edinburgh summer festivals

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its summer festivals.

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Year of Code

British school children are now learning computer coding. What do they think about it? And are teachers ready for the coding revolution?

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Ethical shopping

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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Earth Hour UK

Earth Hour is an annual event which asks people to switch off all lights and use no electricity for an hour. The aim is to get people thinking about the planet they live on and the energy they use.

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Holi

Spring! Colours! Love! Holi is a time to play and laugh, forget and forgive.

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Bullying

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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World Cup 2018

The world is ready to go football crazy! Which countries will do well at this year’s FIFA World Cup? And which teenage players will everybody be talking about?

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WWW@30

One of the world’s most important inventions is celebrating its 30th birthday. Read the article to find out what it is.

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Hanukkah

What do you know about Hanukkah? Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated in the UK.

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Sport at school

Do you do sports at school? In the UK everyone has to do some sort of sports at school until the age of 16 but it's not just football or netball these days.

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Wales

Where's Wales? Is Welsh similar to English? And is Wales a good place to visit? Read and find out!

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Pancake Day

Mmm ... did someone say pancakes?! Read about Pancake Day and learn how to make this delicious treat for yourself.

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Valentine’s Day

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in your country? In the UK it’s the most romantic day of the year!

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Nowruz

Nowruz is the Persian New Year celebration. It takes place in the spring. Read this article and find out how people celebrate this important day.

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Diwali

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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April Fool’s Day

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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Year of Code

British school children are now learning computer coding. What do they think about it? And are teachers ready for the coding revolution?

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Movember

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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Esports

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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Northern Ireland

Is Northern Ireland beautiful? Do Irish people speak Irish? And what exactly is Gaelic football? Read about Northern Ireland and find out!

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Sleep

We all do it! But do we get enough sleep? Read on to find out if you are sleep deprived.

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MI6: the British Secret Intelligence Service

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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Politics UK

In the UK, only around 43% of 18- to 24-year-olds vote in general elections. Are you interested in politics, or do you change the TV channel when politicians appear on the screen?

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England

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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April Fool’s Day

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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Bonfire Night

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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Bullying

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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Chinese New Year

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

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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Diwali

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 UK

Earth Hour is an annual event which asks people to switch off all lights and use no electricity for an hour. The aim is to get people thinking about the planet they live on and the energy they use.

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Easter

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 summer festivals

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its summer festivals.

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Emojis

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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England

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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Esports

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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Ethical shopping

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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Gap year

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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Graffiti: art or vandalism?

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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Halloween

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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Hanukkah

What do you know about Hanukkah? Find out how the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated in the UK.

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Holi

Spring! Colours! Love! Holi is a time to play and laugh, forget and forgive.

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Holidays

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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Individual style

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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