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    So what is the United Kingdom?

    To give it its full title it’s ‘The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’. You might hear it referred to as Britain, Great Britain or more often, simply as ‘The UK’.

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    The pound sterling is the oldest currency in the world that is still in use. What do you know about the money used in the UK?

  • Pedestrians
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    Roads are dangerous places for people on foot. Watch this video to find out how to stay safe when crossing roads in the UK.

  • Westminster with buses passing by
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    Do you know how the UK is governed and who lives there? Watch the first of a new series of videos on UK life and institutions. 

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  • Elementary podcasts

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    Persuading people to do things, Zaha Hadid, comparing things, complaining about bad service, Carolina goes to the hairdresser's, a joke, comparatives, telling the time.

  • Elementary podcasts

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  • Elementary podcasts

    This episode sees Gordon return from an adventurous break making a documentary about whales. In 'Your Turn' the question this week is about superheroes and superpowers. Catch up with Carolina as she heads home for the holidays and top it all off with some tips from Tom the teacher who's talking about strong adjectives.

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