UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. REASONS TO STUDY/LIVE/WORK ABROAD IN BRITAIN (UK/ENGLAND) Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. Cautiousness: People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced,

partly to

TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND British culture and life. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a

week).

PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. REASONS TO STUDY/LIVE/WORK ABROAD IN BRITAIN (UK/ENGLAND) Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. Cautiousness: People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced,

partly to

TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND British culture and life. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a

week).

PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. ENGLAND: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH PEOPLE, COUNTRY & CULTURE The national emblem of England is the rose, and the patron saint is St George. The name England comes from the words "Angle land". The Angles were people who came from northern Germany in the 5th and 6th centuries, after the Romans had left. The French name for England STUDY FOR ORAL EXAM (SPEAKING TEST) OF CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. This page describes the oral (speaking) exam for the Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English) exam. You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and

future plans.

BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH ANSI CODES While you hold down the "Alt" key (on the left of the space bar on the keyboard), type a four-digit number from the table below (you must use the keys on the "numeric keypad", which is on the right of the keyboard, and the "Num Lock" light must be on).The character should appear when the "Alt" key is released. For example, to enter the character à you press the "Alt" key and type VISIT THE ISLE OF WIGHT : TOURIST GUIDE, PHOTOS AND On the north-western coast of the Isle of Wight is the historic town of Yarmouth. It contains a small castle which was built by Henry the Eighth as part of England's defences against invasion from France. It is a popular centre for yachting, and is also a ferry port (car ferries travel from here to Lymington). VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

VISIT HOME OFFICE IN CROYDON: UK VISA EXTENSIONS/LEAVE TO FEES From 1st April 2007 there is a charge of £500 if you apply for a visa extension by going in person to an immigration office in the UK. You have to pay this charge even if your application is not successful. The normal way of paying is by debit or credit card, by personal cheque or by a postal order. UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. REASONS TO STUDY/LIVE/WORK ABROAD IN BRITAIN (UK/ENGLAND) Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. Cautiousness: People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced,

partly to

TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND British culture and life. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a

week).

PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. REASONS TO STUDY/LIVE/WORK ABROAD IN BRITAIN (UK/ENGLAND) Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. Cautiousness: People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced,

partly to

TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND British culture and life. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a

week).

PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. ENGLAND: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH PEOPLE, COUNTRY & CULTURE The national emblem of England is the rose, and the patron saint is St George. The name England comes from the words "Angle land". The Angles were people who came from northern Germany in the 5th and 6th centuries, after the Romans had left. The French name for England STUDY FOR ORAL EXAM (SPEAKING TEST) OF CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. This page describes the oral (speaking) exam for the Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English) exam. You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and

future plans.

BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH ANSI CODES While you hold down the "Alt" key (on the left of the space bar on the keyboard), type a four-digit number from the table below (you must use the keys on the "numeric keypad", which is on the right of the keyboard, and the "Num Lock" light must be on).The character should appear when the "Alt" key is released. For example, to enter the character à you press the "Alt" key and type VISIT THE ISLE OF WIGHT : TOURIST GUIDE, PHOTOS AND On the north-western coast of the Isle of Wight is the historic town of Yarmouth. It contains a small castle which was built by Henry the Eighth as part of England's defences against invasion from France. It is a popular centre for yachting, and is also a ferry port (car ferries travel from here to Lymington). VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

VISIT HOME OFFICE IN CROYDON: UK VISA EXTENSIONS/LEAVE TO FEES From 1st April 2007 there is a charge of £500 if you apply for a visa extension by going in person to an immigration office in the UK. You have to pay this charge even if your application is not successful. The normal way of paying is by debit or credit card, by personal cheque or by a postal order. UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE COURSES IN UK Modern Apprenticeships are a mixture of work-based training and education. There are two types: FMAs (Foundation Modern Apprenticeship, which last at least 1 year) and AMAs (Advanced Modern Apprenticeships, which last at least 2 years). NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) or the Scottish equivalents SVQs (Scottish

Vocational

ENGLAND: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH PEOPLE, COUNTRY & CULTURE The national emblem of England is the rose, and the patron saint is St George. The name England comes from the words "Angle land". The Angles were people who came from northern Germany in the 5th and 6th centuries, after the Romans had left. The French name WORD PUZZLES IN ENGLISH: HANGMAN, WORD SEARCHES AND OTHER You lose this game if you cannot think of a proper word which has not been used already. For example: A: WORD - B: WORE - A: BORE - B: BONE - A: ZONE - B: cannot think of a word and loses the game. Think of a 4-letter word such as WORD and try to make a "word square" in TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND British culture and life. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a

week).

UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE COURSES IN UK Modern Apprenticeships are a mixture of work-based training and education. There are two types: FMAs (Foundation Modern Apprenticeship, which last at least 1 year) and AMAs (Advanced Modern Apprenticeships, which last at least 2 years). NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) or the Scottish equivalents SVQs (Scottish

Vocational

ENGLAND: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH PEOPLE, COUNTRY & CULTURE The national emblem of England is the rose, and the patron saint is St George. The name England comes from the words "Angle land". The Angles were people who came from northern Germany in the 5th and 6th centuries, after the Romans had left. The French name WORD PUZZLES IN ENGLISH: HANGMAN, WORD SEARCHES AND OTHER You lose this game if you cannot think of a proper word which has not been used already. For example: A: WORD - B: WORE - A: BORE - B: BONE - A: ZONE - B: cannot think of a word and loses the game. Think of a 4-letter word such as WORD and try to make a "word square" in TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND British culture and life. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a

week).

UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

WORD PUZZLES IN ENGLISH: HANGMAN, WORD SEARCHES AND OTHER You lose this game if you cannot think of a proper word which has not been used already. For example: A: WORD - B: WORE - A: BORE - B: BONE - A: ZONE - B: cannot think of a word and loses the game. Think of a 4-letter word such as WORD and try to make a "word square" in ENGLAND: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH PEOPLE, COUNTRY & CULTURE The national emblem of England is the rose, and the patron saint is St George. The name England comes from the words "Angle land". The Angles were people who came from northern Germany in the 5th and 6th centuries, after the Romans had left. The French name for England OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT OR TRANSFER MONEY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND VOCABULARY . A bank or building society or post office offer financial services to customers through their branches, and may also offer internet banking or telephone banking.A branch is identified by a 6-digit number called a sort code.. Ways of transferring money from abroad to a UK account include electronic transfer, a banker's draft and travellers' cheques. TAXES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON: INCOME TAX & NATIONAL NATIONAL INSURANCE National Insurance (NI) is a tax which is taken from pay for the UK's health and social security system (including state pensions). Your payments are known as National Insurance contributions (NICs).Most people working in the UK need to pay this: there are a few exceptions (for example, if you are from an EEA country with a reciprical agreement with the UK and you continue STUDY FOR ORAL EXAM (SPEAKING TEST) OF CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. This page describes the oral (speaking) exam for the Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English) exam. You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and

future plans.

UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS/PREPARATION FOR BRITISH COMPANY During the interview, try to focus on your achievements. Be truthful, but don't be too modest (you have to sell yourself). Be active in the conversation. It should be a two-way process: they should persuade you why you should want to work for their company, and you VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

REIMS (RHEIMS) IN CHAMPAGNE REGION OF FRANCE: VISITOR Reims (often written Rheims in English, and pronounced like "Rance") is a city of over 200,000 inhabitants in the region known as Champagne in north-eastern France. Following the creation of a new high-speed railway in June 2007 the city can be reached from Paris within 45 minutes. It is best known for its cathedral and as a centre for champagne production. SEPTEMBER TOURS (TRIPS BY COACH OR TRAIN FROM LONDON IN September 2013 day trips, weekend breaks and short vacations from London/Edinburgh/Dublin (by Anderson Tours, International Friends, Evan Evans, Golden Tours, Premium Tours, Haggis Adventures, Shamrocker, Kumuka) in Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) and Europe UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. REASONS TO STUDY/LIVE/WORK ABROAD IN BRITAIN (UK/ENGLAND) Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. Cautiousness: People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced,

partly to

EARLY BRITAIN: BRITISH/ENGLISH HISTORY IN PREHISTORIC THE DARK AGES (409-1066) The period after the Roman soldiers left Britain is known as the Dark Ages. Saxons attacked southern England from northern Germany.King Arthur is believed to have been a Romano-Briton warrior who fought against these attackers in about AD 500, although many of the stories about this time are fictional. As well as Saxons, other tribes from northern Germany known as VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE COURSES IN UK Modern Apprenticeships are a mixture of work-based training and education. There are two types: FMAs (Foundation Modern Apprenticeship, which last at least 1 year) and AMAs (Advanced Modern Apprenticeships, which last at least 2 years). NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) or the Scottish equivalents SVQs (Scottish

Vocational

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). STUDY FOR ORAL EXAM (SPEAKING TEST) OF CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. This page describes the oral (speaking) exam for the Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English) exam. You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and

future plans.

BRITISH FOOTBALL GUIDE: SOCCER TEAMS/MATCHES/GAMES IN INTRODUCTION This page gives a brief guide to British football. In the UK the term football is usually used for the game played by kicking a round ball (the game which is popular in the US, played with an oval ball, is known as "American football"). The term soccer is also used widely, although it should really only be used for professional games, as the word is a short form of the phrase TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. REASONS TO STUDY/LIVE/WORK ABROAD IN BRITAIN (UK/ENGLAND) Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. Cautiousness: People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced,

partly to

EARLY BRITAIN: BRITISH/ENGLISH HISTORY IN PREHISTORIC THE DARK AGES (409-1066) The period after the Roman soldiers left Britain is known as the Dark Ages. Saxons attacked southern England from northern Germany.King Arthur is believed to have been a Romano-Briton warrior who fought against these attackers in about AD 500, although many of the stories about this time are fictional. As well as Saxons, other tribes from northern Germany known as VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE COURSES IN UK Modern Apprenticeships are a mixture of work-based training and education. There are two types: FMAs (Foundation Modern Apprenticeship, which last at least 1 year) and AMAs (Advanced Modern Apprenticeships, which last at least 2 years). NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) or the Scottish equivalents SVQs (Scottish

Vocational

BRITISH ETIQUETTE: MANNERS/CUSTOMS IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND Date: August 1999. Britain: a quick guide to customs and etiquette. Author: Paul Norbury. Publisher: Kuperard. Date: October 2003. The Britiquette Series : - The Must-Have Guide to Posh Nosh Table Manners. - The Slightly Rude But Much Needed Guide to Social Grace & Good Manners. Author: S. Elaine Grace. TELEPHONE SERVICES IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND/LONDON TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Emergencies If there is a serious emergency which requires immediate action, dial 999 (or 112) and ask to be connected to the Fire, Police or Ambulance service (or a special rescue service such as the Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue). The call is free. For more details, see: Personal/Advice. - UK telephone number

enquiry services

BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). STUDY FOR ORAL EXAM (SPEAKING TEST) OF CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. This page describes the oral (speaking) exam for the Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English) exam. You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and

future plans.

BRITISH FOOTBALL GUIDE: SOCCER TEAMS/MATCHES/GAMES IN INTRODUCTION This page gives a brief guide to British football. In the UK the term football is usually used for the game played by kicking a round ball (the game which is popular in the US, played with an oval ball, is known as "American football"). The term soccer is also used widely, although it should really only be used for professional games, as the word is a short form of the phrase TYPE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (ACCENTS/UMLAUTS) ON ENGLISH For example, try using or < Alt Gr + a> to obtain à. To enter characters with umlauts (ä, ö or ü), try typing then release these keys and type the vowel ( a, o or u ). The symbol for the euro ( €) is obtained on a British keyboard by pressing the "Alt Gr" key and 4

at the same time.

UK TRAVEL AND EVENTS. WORK OR STUDY ABROAD IN BRITAIN Study, work, live, travel in Britain (London/England, Wales, Scotland). Guide to British culture, traditions and events. UK student life for international students at university, college or language school. Learn English. Tours and tourist information. BRITISH WEATHER: UK (ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN The air rises as it reaches higher ground, cools and falls as rain. The map below shows the location of hills and mountains. To the east of higher ground it is drier. Some of the wettest parts of the British Isles are south-west Ireland, Wales, the Lake District (in north-west England) and the western islands of Scotland (for example: Skye). STUDY FOR ORAL EXAM (SPEAKING TEST) OF CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. This page describes the oral (speaking) exam for the Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English) exam. You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and

future plans.

AU PAIRS: WORK/JOBS AS AUPAIR/NANNY IN UK/BRITAIN/ENGLAND VOCABULARY. An au pair is a woman or man who comes to the UK to study English language and culture by living with an English-speaking family. The au pair receives food, a room and a small amount of money in exchange for helping to look after the children and assisting with housework (for a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a week). PERSONAL SAFETY: ACCIDENTS, THEFTS/ROBBERY, CRIME, RACISM Use the security lock on your phone. This will stop someone else from using your phone. This is especially important if you have a mobile phone contract (not a pay-as-you-go phone). If your phone has been stolen, call 08701 123123 and you can stop it being used VILLAGE FETES OR TOWN FAIRS: LOCAL FESTIVALS IN UK PARKS SPORTS & COMPETITIONS Some light-hearted sports may be organised. Taking part is more important than winning. Examples are: - Welly wanging: you swing a Wellington boot between your legs and try to throw it further than other competitors.A "welly" is a slang expression for this kind of boot, and "wanging" is a slang way of

saying "throwing".

UK INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICES: SEND LETTERS OR PARCELS INTRODUCTION This page explains how to send or receive letters or parcels using the British postal service. Key points: - Be careful to avoid excess baggage charges when travelling - check the limits with your airline (see: below). - If you send a parcel of second-hand belongings to the UK, make sure that the parcel is labelled clearly or you may be charged import tax (see: below). VISIT THE ISLE OF WIGHT : TOURIST GUIDE, PHOTOS AND On the north-western coast of the Isle of Wight is the historic town of Yarmouth. It contains a small castle which was built by Henry the Eighth as part of England's defences against invasion from France. It is a popular centre for yachting, and is also a ferry port (car ferries travel from here to Lymington). BRITISH FOOTBALL GUIDE: SOCCER TEAMS/MATCHES/GAMES IN INTRODUCTION This page gives a brief guide to British football. In the UK the term football is usually used for the game played by kicking a round ball (the game which is popular in the US, played with an oval ball, is known as "American football"). The term soccer is also used widely, although it should really only be used for professional games, as the word is a short form of the phrase VISIT HOME OFFICE IN CROYDON: UK VISA EXTENSIONS/LEAVE TO FEES From 1st April 2007 there is a charge of £500 if you apply for a visa extension by going in person to an immigration office in the UK. You have to pay this charge even if your application is not successful. The normal way of paying is by debit or credit card, by personal cheque or by a postal order. Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life.

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