https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp en-us 2019-01-07 16:57:03 UTC 2019-01-10 18:38:11 UTC hello@padlet.com matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318444904 The average British family has two or fewer children. Around 75% of the women in England work. British commuters average a 29 minute commute each way. The average price of a home in the UK is £243,639.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-april-2018
https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/familiesandthelabourmarketengland/2017]]> 2019-01-08 17:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318444904 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560426 In the UK they eat eggs, bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and toast with marmalade for breakfast. In the UK they  drink nearly 165 million cups of tea a day, bringing it up to 62 billion cups of tea a year. In the UK cider is a alcoholic beverage made from fermented apples. In the UK they eat the Salt Beef Bagel that is a classic in London.

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/articles/the-top-10-foods-you-have-to-try-in-the-uk/]]> 2019-01-08 20:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560426 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560714 Prince Harry’s birth name - has went  to the top of the list for baby boy names. The name Henry shares the top of the list with Arthur among Telegraph readers. Matilda is at the  top of the girls’ list.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/31/telegraph-readers-united-love-names-henry-arthur-margot-matilda/]]> 2019-01-08 20:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560714 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560831 In the UK the summers are short, hot. the winters are long, and very cold. Over time the temperature usually varies from 39°F to 74°F. The temperature is hardly below 30°F or above 84°F.
https://weatherspark.com/y/45062/Average-Weather-in-London-United-Kingdom-Year-Round]]> 2019-01-08 20:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560831 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560951 The UK  many castles, stately homes, royal palaces, zoos, gardens to see.  "bank holidays  are spread throughout the year and some are  religious, historical and special events. There is no public transportation on Christmas Day, and a little bit of  service on Boxing Day and the Christmas bank holidays. On Easter Sunday, the large shops have been closed by law. Small shops, pharmacies, airport and train station shops are allowed to stay open.

https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/essential-information/public-holidays]]> 2019-01-08 20:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318560951 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561060 People are polite and reserved. When invited to someone's house, the person invited brings a small gift. People here like to have their own personal space.  They raise their hands to summon a waiter, not waving or shouting. Staring is rude.
http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_gb.htm]]> 2019-01-08 20:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561060 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561254 There are several major airports in London with more in other cities like Manchester and Birmingham.  England has a vast network of railways. Renting a car in the U.K. is really easy, but it can be expensive. In the UK buses are comfortable and, they have bus lanes in the city
https://www.smartertravel.com/getting-around-england-transportation-tips/]]> 2019-01-08 20:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561254 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561425 In the UK they use pounds for their  currency. In the UK Contactless cards are mostly used to pay for things. Also, many businesses accept the Contactless cards  as a payment method. People only have  a limit up to £30 per transaction. 
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/essential-information/money/british-money]]> 2019-01-08 20:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561425 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561618 In the UK,  Primary education begins when they at the age of 5 years old until they are 11 years old.  When they reach age 11 to 16, the kids will go to secondary schools. Once they  finish their secondary education they have the choice to go into further education to take their A-Level classes.
   In the UK Higher education is the most important part of school.
https://www.internationalstudent.com/study_uk/education_system/]]> 2019-01-08 20:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561618 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561786 The UK is a constitutional monarchy. The UK's  government is lead by the prime minister who appoints other people to be in the government.  The people like the local people and judges are independent of the government powers. The Monarch does not pay taxes.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-type-of-government-does-the-united-kingdom-have.html]]> 2019-01-08 20:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561786 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561934  One of the UK's national sports is cricket But  to many people football (soccer) is seen as their national sport. In the UK, Rugby is only played by the rich folks. Now Rugby is popular from all over the country. People In the UK can place bets on the  horse races at betting shops.
http://projectbritain.com/sport.html]]> 2019-01-08 20:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318561934 matthewmcdonald1 https://padlet.com/matthewmcdonald1/k9vtj5yjumfp/wish/318562124 In the UK they slang a way to talk that is usually used by teenagers. When they say someone is chuffed, they are very pleased or happy about something. When they say they are Knackered that means that they are extremely tired.  when they say somebody is cheeky, that means that they are being a little rude or disrespectful.
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/english-uk-slang/ 

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