Where to buy

United Kingdom at a Glance may be bought from the following resellers:
◆ Bookcity
◆ Biblioteka anglisty
◆ Empik.com
◆ Merlin.pl

United Kingdom at a Glance

This book is a basic, yet systematic and comprehensive introduction to the geography, history and culture of the United Kingdom. It is intended for students of English at intermediate level (B1/B2).

What is inside?

The book contains 100 informative texts grouped into 8 sections:

◆ Geography

◆ Land, people and language

◆ Politics and government

◆ History

◆ Culture and Sport

◆ Famous writers

◆ Famous places, landmarks and institutions

◆ Daily life

Each text is accompanied by vocabulary exercises connected with it.

◆ definitions

◆ collocations

◆ word-building

◆ articles

◆ prepositions

Other features

◆ 280 pages

◆ fully illustrated

◆ glossy paper

◆ 8 quizzes

◆ phonetic transcription of proper names and difficult words

◆ maps

◆ index

◆ key

Who can use it?

◆ Students preparing for contests of the English language which include cultural component.

◆ Students who want to expand their vocabulary.

◆ Non-native teachers of English who need to familiarise themselves with different aspects of British culture.

◆ Instructors of English Departments who need an introductory textbook for British Studies.

◆ Any person who is interested in getting knowledge about the UK "in a pill".

Table of contents

Sample unit – The British Isles