Reading

Practise and improve your reading by doing these activities and learn practical English for the real world.

Meeting Prince Charles

Sadaqat, an ESOL student from London, recently attended an event at the British Council where he met Prince Charles. Read and listen to his story and complete the exercises about the text.

A royal wedding

Sarah wrote about a day she will never forget. Read her story and complete the activities about the text.

Joanna’s living room

Read about Joanna's new flat and complete the activities.

Giving advice

Do you ever read the advice pages in newspapers or magazines? In this activity you will read the advice page from a magazine. You will learn how to ask for and give advice in English.

Young people and politics

Many young people in the UK don’t show much interest in politics and don’t vote in elections. Read on to find out why, and to find out more about the UK political system too.

British fashion

Is fashion important to you? Do you like to wear the same as other people or stand out in a crowd? Read this article and find out how young people in Britain create their own style.

Mystery graffiti artist

Graffiti is very common in British cities. Do you like it or think it should be removed? Read about a world-famous graffiti artist from Britain.

Football fans

Football is the most popular sport in the UK, but who actually goes to watch the live games? In the past, most fans were young, white and male, but is this situation changing?

Celebrating Easter in the UK

Easter is an annual festival in the UK. Read how people celebrate it then try the activities.

My family

Read about Kelly's family in California and try the exercises to check your understanding and learn about nationalities.

Looking for a job

Here are some adverts for part-time jobs for younger people. Read them then try the exercises.

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in your country? In the UK it's the most romantic day of the year! In the days up to the 14th of February, the shops fill up with people of all ages buying cards and presents. Read about this custom then try the comprehension questions and some activities to improve your vocabulary.

MI6: The British Secret Intelligence Service

MI6: The British Secret Intelligence Service

You know about James Bond, but which organisation does he work for? The answer is MI6 - MI stands for Military Intelligence. It's also known as SIS - the Secret Intelligence Service. But is the life of a secret agent the same as in the James Bond films? Well, maybe not.

Bonfire Night

In the UK, Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes is celebrated on November 5th and the night skies are filled with colour. It's a special day in honour of a historic event. In this activity you can read about the history of the November 5th celebrations, complete various tasks to check your understanding and try an exercise on passives.

Vegetarian UK

Vegetarian UK

There are over 3 million vegetarians – people who don’t eat meat - in the UK today and the number is rising. Some believe that eating meat is cruel because the animals can be treated badly. Others feel that a meat-free diet is healthier. People are also concerned with how our food is produced.

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