Britain is Great
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Britain is GreatFind out what is Great about Great Britain and share your opinions! This series of twelve videos shows different aspects of the best of Britain. They're not just about the country, though. There are lots of exercises to help you improve your English. The videos are lively and fast-moving - best if you're already confident with your English. |
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Music is GreatThu, 31 May 12 Some of the greatest music in the world comes from Britain, and British music is still topping the charts today. And it's not just recorded music; from Glyndebourne to Glastonbury, the UK hosts the world’s greatest music festivals. English teachers can also use the Music is Great lesson plans on the British Council TeachingEnglish site. If you want another video, here's Florence from Florence & The Machine. Not enough? How about Jessie J, Emeli Sandé, will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Huey Morgan & Rizzle Kicks all talking about Great British Music? |
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Shopping is GreatThu, 17 May 12 A recent survey named London as the shopping capital of the world, and Britain as a whole is full of amazing shops. Watch this video to find out all about shopping in Britain - and why it's great. If you are a teacher of English, you can also use the Shopping is Great lesson plans on the British Council TeachingEnglish site. |
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Shopping is GreatThu, 17 May 12 A recent survey named London as the shopping capital of the world, and Britain as a whole is full of amazing shops. Watch this video to find out all about shopping in Britain - and why it's great. If you are a teacher of English, you can also use the Shopping is Great lesson plans on the British Council TeachingEnglish site. |
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Sport is GreatFri, 27 Jul 12 The world's greatest sports come from Britain, including rugby, cricket and football, with some of the world's greatest football in the Premier League. But with the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, there's much more to British sport on land - and at sea! |
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Sport is GreatFri, 27 Jul 12 The world's greatest sports come from Britain, including rugby, cricket and football, with some of the world's greatest football in the Premier League. But with the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, there's much more to British sport on land - and at sea! |
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English is GreatThu, 16 Aug 12 Perhaps Britain's greatest contribution to the world is not art or technology or sport, but the English language itself. Great Britain is home to the first language of business, science and travel. The story of English begins more than a thousand years ago, but its global importance means it is still making history now. If you'd like to talk about the English language in class, there is an English is Great lesson plan on the British Council TeachingEnglish site. |
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