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We asked some British Council students and staff about their shopping habits. Read what they said, then tell us about your own shopping habits.

What is Black Friday and how did it start? Read the article and then tell us about sales where you live.

If you need to speak English in your interview, practise these things to get ready.

Do a quiz to practise phrasal verbs and other useful language for shopping.

Try this exercise to practise vocabulary about interviews.

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Thank you for participating! The Learning hub is all about communicating with other people around the world about interesting things as you practise your English together.

Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December, and for many people it's a very important festival. In this video, our British Council colleagues from around the world say what Christmas means to them – but using just three words!

Watch the video to find out what some of our British Council colleagues eat at Christmas.

In this video, Jo takes you on a tour of her Christmas tree and tells you the story behind her favourite decorations.

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In the video, Kirk talked about some of the food he prepares for his family's Thanksgiving dinner. Do the quiz to check you know exactly what these special types of food are.