https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu Kaira Rice en-us 2018-01-08 15:59:52 UTC 2026-01-04 10:24:08 UTC hello@padlet.com kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219408823 Family life in Britain is typically a single-parent household and people get married much later than they used to. The average family size living in a household together is two. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219408823 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219408949 British food is typically based off of beef, lamb, pork, fish, chicken and generally served with potatoes or a side of veggies. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219408949 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409070 The royal family's surname is Windsor. They changed the name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor in 1917. WWI broke out in 1914 and anit-German sentiment was at its height in 1917. In protest King George V renounced all the German titles belonged to him and his family and adopted the name of his castle, Windsor. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409070 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409155 The weather varies on the day just like any other place. The summers are generally warm and cooler winters, but they do have a cooler summer and more mild winter than anyone else on the continent. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409155 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409221 It's almost impossible to predicts the weather in Britain so it's best to be prepared for anything. The best time to visit is in the summer. The British are said to be reserved so don't leave your manners at home. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409221 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409302 People in Britain are famous for their politeness. They always greet one another with a smile and a hello. They have many names that they may call you, but do not be offended because it's very normal. You may hear things like love, dear, dearie, mate, etc. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409302 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409380 Transportation isn't much different than America. They have trains, cars, buses and taxis. You'll have plenty of ways to get around if you choose to go. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409380 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409479 The British currency is the pound sterling. They do not use euros, but a few big shops will accept them, but it is a very rare occurrence. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409479 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409528 Education in Britain is free and required by law for children of the ages 5-16 to attend. Children have two stages of school, they start primary when they are 5 and typically stay until they're 11. They then move onto secondary school until they reach the age of 16-18. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409528 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409565 There are two houses of parliament in the United Kingdom. There's the house of commons and the house of lords. Parliament makes decisions on passing laws in the UK. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409565 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409618 Sports are a very popular leisure activity. The most popular sports in Britain are football, cricket, lawn tennis, golf and rugby. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219409618 kairarice https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219410502 There are many words in Britain that are different than American words, for example:
A lorry is a slimmer truck.
A lift is an elevator. 
A fortnight is two weeks. 
A chemist is a person who works in a drugstore. 
A dual carriageway is a freeway. ]]> 2018-01-08 16:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kairarice/o19rw07zclmu/wish/219410502