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

We are running a weekly news service to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

It doesn't snow heavily very often in the UK. But it never snows in many parts of the world, so language students from places like Peru and Saudi Arabia had a really special treat on their English courses this month. 

Photo: Students at International House Salisbury enjoying the snow

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

We are running a weekly news service to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

Part of the culture of living and studying in the UK will be spending evenings in the pub (the English version of a bar) with your new friends.

One English school has made it particularly easy for shyer students to sample this part of local life. It has got its own pub in the building.

Make the most of your free time while studying in the UK with our series of things to do and try. Since the pound has weakened in recent months, here's ten things you could try while the exchange rate is good.