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  • Ten things to know about the New Year
    22 December 2009

    The last week of December is a big holiday period in Britain. It is actually two festivals: Christmas comes first, on December 25, with the New Year celebrations a few days later.

    It can be great fun staying in the UK at this time. It is useful to know a little about both holidays. For information on Christmas, click here. This article will tell you about the New Year.

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  • Season's Greetings from English UK
    22 December 2009

    Season's Greetings from English UK! We wish you all the best for 2010.

    N.B. The English UK office will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday 23 December 2009 until Monday 4 January 2010.

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  • This week's UK news: 18 December 2009
    18 December 2009

    Get up-to-date with British news and culture with English UK!

    Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

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  • Shine! International Student Awards
    11 December 2009

    Are you an international student who is making the most of your time in the UK? If so, simply sharing your experiences here could put you in line for a prestigious award and up to £2000 in prize money!

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  • Ten things to know about Christmas
    11 December 2009

    If you are staying in Britain during December you will be aware of Christmas. This is the biggest festival of the year in Britain, and can be a very special time. So what do you need to know about Christmas?

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  • This week's UK news: 11 December 2009
    11 December 2009

    Get up-to-date with British news and culture with English UK!

    Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

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  • This week's UK news: 4 December 2009
    4 December 2009

    Get up-to-date with British news and culture with English UK!

    Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

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  • Pearson Launches New Global Test of English
    4 December 2009

    New computer-based measure of English language ability available to test takers

    Pearson, one of the worldwide global leaders in technology and assessment for education, has launched Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), the company’s new computer-based academic test of English language proficiency. To celebrate the launch, Pearson are offering English UK member centres the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Students also have the chance to win a PTE Academic test.

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  • Ten things to do in the UK if it rains
    2 December 2009

    People from other countries often think it rains all the time in the UK. That’s not true. But some parts of the country are wetter than others. Here are ten things to do in the UK if it does rain when you are staying.

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  • Looking to study somewhere different?
    2 December 2009

    Most students coming to the UK to improve their English head for the big cities and well-known places. That is great for some students. But others are looking for something different, which is where schools like the Bury Language School are perfect.

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