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The United Kingdom. Part 1.
the United Kingdom (the UK)
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
the Republic of Ireland
a capital city
the national flag
the Union Flag
Union Jack
pound sterling
the symbol £
a citizen
a British person
an official language
the English Channel
northwest Europe
an island
a land border
a map
Useful phrases.
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries.
The capital of the UK is London.
Great Britain is not the same as the United Kingdom.
The currency is the pound sterling.
The UK lies off the northwest coast of Europe.
The United Kingdom. Part 2.
Scottish
Welsh
Northern Irish
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Belfast
a border
a coast
the countryside
a mountain range
a local accent
a bilingual sign
a Celtic language
a rose
a thistle
a daffodil
a shamrock
a valley
an island
a castle
a historic city
a national park
Useful phrases.
Each part of the UK has its own identity.
Scotland is famous for its mountains and lochs.
Welsh is a Celtic language spoken in Wales.
Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, while Cardiff is the capital of Wales.
You can see bilingual signs in parts of Wales.
The United Kingdom. Part 3.
the River Thames
Buckingham Palace
the Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
the Tower of London
Tower Bridge
the London Eye
the British Museum
the West End
the Tube
a double-decker bus
a landmark
Stonehenge
the Lake District
Giant's Causeway
a prehistoric site
the National Gallery
an art museum
Edinburgh Castle
the University of Oxford
a walking tour
an observation wheel
Useful phrases.
London lies on the River Thames.
Visitors can use the Tube to travel across the city.
Big Ben is the name of the famous bell.
The British Museum has objects from many different cultures.
Stonehenge is one of the best-known prehistoric sites in the UK.
London is known for its parks, museums, and multicultural atmosphere.
The West End is famous for theaters (theatres) and musicals.
The United Kingdom. Part 4.
the Middle Ages
the Norman Conquest
the Industrial Revolution
the British Empire
World War I
World War II
a century
a historic event
a constitutional monarchy
a parliamentary democracy
the monarch
the head of state
the Prime Minister
the government
Parliament
the House of Commons
the House of Lords
a Member of Parliament (MP)
a general election
a political party
a voter
to vote
a law
an elected representative
a devolved institution
a local matter
Useful phrases.
The Norman Conquest took place in 1066.
The Industrial Revolution changed work, transport, and city life.
The UK is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.
The monarch is the head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government.
Voters elect Members of Parliament in a general election.
Parliament makes laws and discusses important national issues.
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own devolved institutions.
The United Kingdom. Part 5.
a writer
a playwright
a novel
a poem
a band
a television series
rugby
cricket
a tennis tournament
Wimbledon
fish and chips
a full English breakfast
afternoon tea
a Sunday roast
a pub
a public holiday
bank holiday
Bonfire Night
fireworks
Changing of the Guard
a musical
a parade
a royal celebration
a charity event
Useful phrases.
William Shakespeare is one of the best-known English playwrights.
Jane Austen wrote classic novels, and The Beatles came from Liverpool.
Adele is a well-known British singer.
Wimbledon is a famous tennis tournament.
On Bonfire Night, people watch fireworks.
Many visitors go to a pub to have a meal or a drink.
Changing of the Guard takes place outside Buckingham Palace.