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Four students completing applications.

Looking for a job

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

A woman with purple hair.

Joanna’s living room

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

Two men talking on steps.

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.

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My family

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

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Going to the cinema

Read Peter and Lucy's texts. Then try the activities.

Prince Charles

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.

People gathered for an event on a sunny day.

An unforgettable event

Laura, an ESOL student from London, recently attended an unforgettable event at the British Council, where she met a very special visitor. Read and listen to Laura’s story and complete the exercises about the text.

Prince William and Kate Middleton smiling at their wedding

A royal wedding

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

Two female students having a discussion.

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.

Student adding material to a tailor's dummy.

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.

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