United Kingdom
About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom, often called the UK, includes England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Great Britain means England, Scotland, and Wales. This source-cited guide uses food, places, calendars, money, data, and books to teach careful English about the UK.
Quick Facts
Capital
London
Population
68,000,000
Region
Europe · Western Europe
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Languages linked on SubLearn
This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.
English
Did You Know?
The Office for National Statistics estimated the UK population at 69,281,400 in mid-2024.
One pound has 100 pennies in the current decimal currency system.
UNESCO inscribed the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and Saint Margaret's Church in 1987.
Famous Landmarks
A World Heritage record for Westminster
A lesson about reading an inscription record for a named group of buildings.
Cuisine
Afternoon tea and careful food words
A lesson about describing afternoon tea without turning one menu into a rule for everyone.
Music & Arts
Traditional Arts
Events & Festivals
Bank holidays and changing calendars
A lesson about checking the right official calendar before making a plan.
Travel Phrases
Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.
Could I have the bill, please?
English
Could I have the bill, please?
Which bank-holiday calendar applies here?
English
Which bank-holiday calendar applies here?
Lifestyle & Customs
UK and Great Britain are different names
A language lesson about geographical names used in everyday English and data.
Etiquette Tips
UK and Great Britain do not mean the same thing. Use UK when Northern Ireland is included. If a plan depends on a bank holiday, check the current calendar for the relevant part of the UK and do not assume that the day is paid leave.
Economy
Pounds, pennies, and a population figure
A data-literacy lesson using the current decimal currency system and a dated population estimate.
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