Ease English

🎧 Listen & Learn

Listen to short texts about British culture and answer Mrs K's questions.

Step 1 · Listen

🎧 Welcome to Royal Britain

Step 3 · Comprehension

  • What kind of duties does the royal family do?

  • Name two events that many people watch.

  • What can you see next to royal palaces in London?

Useful English

  • public duties — official work for the country
  • multicultural — made up of many different cultures

🌐 Choose your language to see translations.

Step 4 · Speak about this with Mrs K

Step 1 · Listen

🎠 A Day at Trooping the Colour

Step 3 · Comprehension

  • When does Trooping the Colour happen?

  • What do the King's Guards wear?

  • What do the royal family do at the end of the parade?

Useful English

  • march on parade — walk together in a formal military ceremony
  • wave to the crowds — move your hand to greet many people

🌐 Choose your language to see translations.

Step 4 · Speak about this with Mrs K

Step 1 · Listen

🫖 The Tradition of Afternoon Tea

Step 3 · Comprehension

  • When did afternoon tea start?

  • What food is typical at afternoon tea?

  • What kind of tea might you choose?

Useful English

  • a special treat — something nice you do not have every day
  • light meal — a small meal, not heavy

🌐 Choose your language to see translations.

Step 4 · Speak about this with Mrs K