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Online safety UK

How do you make sure you stay safe online? Everyone who uses the internet needs to know how to use it safely. Read about online safety in the UK. 
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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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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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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.
151
Ramadan

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. So, what goes on during Ramadan and what does it mean? Young Muslims from the UK tell us why Ramadan is important to them.
212
Mobile phones

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!
66
Prom time!

Big dresses, huge cars, smart suits and lots of fun ... What exactly is a school prom and how is it taking over from the school disco?
50
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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The FA Cup

It is the most famous sporting competition in the UK and football's oldest competition. It's watched by millions of people. Read more to understand Britain's obsession with the FA Cup final.
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Money

Are you good with money? Read the text to find out about British teenagers and their cash!
138
Music

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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School dinners

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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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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Snack culture

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!
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Red Nose Day

Wearing a red nose for a day may seem like a strange way to raise money for charity. However, it seems to work in Britain.
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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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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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New Year

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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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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Shakespeare

He was the greatest writer in the English language and is known around the world. But how much do you really know about William Shakespeare and his life?

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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. 

Total votes: 303
 Average: 56%
The FA Cup

It is the most famous sporting competition in the UK and football's oldest competition. It's watched by millions of people. Read more to understand Britain's obsession with the FA Cup final.

Total votes: 183
 Average: 56%
Pet mania

Do you prefer cats or dogs? Pets are an important part of many British families.

Total votes: 251
 Average: 56%
Music

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!

Total votes: 178
 Average: 56%
School discipline

Does your school have any problems with discipline? What happens when students step out of line?

Total votes: 601
 Average: 56%
Slang

Slang is very informal language which is often used by young people. It's hard to keep up to date with slang, but this article will help you learn a few words that your teacher may not know!

Total votes: 219
 Average: 56%
Prom time!

Big dresses, huge cars, smart suits and lots of fun ... What exactly is a school prom and how is it taking over from the school disco?

Total votes: 197
 Average: 56%
Ramadan

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. So, what goes on during Ramadan and what does it mean? Young Muslims from the UK tell us why Ramadan is important to them.

Total votes: 466
 Average: 56%
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.

Total votes: 335
 Average: 56%
Tattoos

Love them or hate them, tattoos are really popular nowadays in the UK. What do you think of tattoos?

Total votes: 182
 Average: 55%
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.

Total votes: 263
 Average: 55%
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.

Total votes: 531
 Average: 55%
Money

Are you good with money? Read the text to find out about British teenagers and their cash!

Total votes: 295
 Average: 55%
Scotland

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

Total votes: 285
 Average: 55%
Red Nose Day

Wearing a red nose for a day may seem like a strange way to raise money for charity. However, it seems to work in Britain.

Total votes: 275
 Average: 55%
Reality TV

Reality TV is more than just Big Brother. Read out about some unusual reality TV programmes that are popular in the UK.

Total votes: 165
 Average: 55%
Languages

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! 

Total votes: 327
 Average: 55%
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!

Total votes: 253
 Average: 55%
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.

Total votes: 221
 Average: 55%
Edinburgh summer festivals

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

Total votes: 207
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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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Languages

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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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?
212
Mobile phones

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!
138
Money

Are you good with money? Read the text to find out about British teenagers and their cash!
34
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. 
138
Music

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!
42
New Year

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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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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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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Online safety UK

How do you make sure you stay safe online? Everyone who uses the internet needs to know how to use it safely. Read about online safety in the UK. 
25
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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Pet mania

Do you prefer cats or dogs? Pets are an important part of many British families.
69
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?
66
Prom time!

Big dresses, huge cars, smart suits and lots of fun ... What exactly is a school prom and how is it taking over from the school disco?
151
Ramadan

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. So, what goes on during Ramadan and what does it mean? Young Muslims from the UK tell us why Ramadan is important to them.
67
Reality TV

Reality TV is more than just Big Brother. Read out about some unusual reality TV programmes that are popular in the UK.
48
Red Nose Day

Wearing a red nose for a day may seem like a strange way to raise money for charity. However, it seems to work in Britain.
20
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.
87
School dinners

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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