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English for Life in the UK - Values and Principles of British Society
The Government handbook identifies 5 principles - democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance, participation. We discuss each of these and …
Season 2 - Preview
What is this podcast? What have we done so far and what are our plans for season 2? How to use this podcast to improve your English and learn more ab…
English For Life in the UK - Fashion and Design in the UK
What we mean by fashion and design. Some famous British designers, including fashion designers. Nouns and adjectives for materials.
English for Life in the UK - Literature Part 2, Poetry
Famous British poets. Personal choice of poetry by Robert Burns, Wilfred Owen and Lemn Sissay. Similes and metaphors.
English for Life in the UK - Literature Part 1
Famous British authors and novels past and present. Favourite books of the presenters. The use of 1st, 2nd and 3rd person narratives in literature.
English for Life in the UK - Gardens and Gardening
Famous British landscape gardeners and gardens. Gardening as a pastime in the U.K. including allotments. How to start and continue a conversation.