English culture by Isaiah Baker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3 Culture of the UK en-us 2018-01-10 16:43:21 UTC 2025-12-02 05:10:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Money isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220260662 They do not use the Euro. Although a few of the big shops will accept Euro, it is rarely used across Britain.
The slang term for a British Pound is Quid.
Queen Elizabeth ll is the first monarch to have her portrait printed on a bank note. It was first done in 1960 as a way of helping to prevent forgeries.
1 US Dollar equals 0.74 British Pound

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The cost of using The Tube depend on which zone you start in and how many zones you need to cross. Fares vary from £4 for an adult single trip within Zone 1 -2 (which is where all the tourist attractions are), to £3.80 for an adult single trip between Zone 1 and Zone 6.Round signs indicate speed limits with the limit amount circled by a red band. When the speed limit has stopped then there is a black line at an angle crossing over a white circle.

]]> 2018-01-10 17:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220267481 Food and everage isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220287658 The Sandwich was invented in England in a town named Sandwich during the year of 1762. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding are traditional Sunday meals. Another common meal is called Toad-in-the-Hole, a dish made of sausages baked into Yorkshire pudding.]]> 2018-01-10 17:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220287658 Royal Family isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220295439 The current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is the world's longest serving monarch along with Britain's longest serving monarch.  When she was crowned, there hadn't been a queen since 1707. She ascended the throne Feb. 6, 1952. ]]> 2018-01-10 17:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220295439 Weather isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220314410 July and August are usually the warmest months in England.  They are also usually the wettest months. 
Along the coasts, February is usually the coldest month whereas in the middle of the country, it's a tie between January and February.]]> 2018-01-10 18:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220314410 Tourist Information isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220315728 Most banks and major post offices will be able to change currency for tourists.
The best time to visit is from March until May where there is a good chance of fair weather.  From June to September is the peak summer period when gardens are in full bloom.
There are both telephone and internet boxes in London.]]> 2018-01-10 18:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220315728 Etiquette isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220319397 Visitors usually bring a gift for the host/hostess when visiting there.
Vehicles are driven on the left side of the road.
The British are reserved when greeting one another.

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Black taxis are the only taxis a person cal hail from the curb.
Semis in Great Britain are called Lorries.

]]> 2018-01-10 18:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220321340 Schools/Education isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220323065 Most schools require students to wear a school uniform.
Actual teaching-time for students is 23.5 hours per week.
School usually begins at 9:00 in the morning and ends around 3:00 p.m.]]> 2018-01-10 18:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220323065 Government isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220343341 The British government is run by Parliament.
There are two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Their offices are in the Palace of Westminster in London.]]> 2018-01-10 19:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220343341 Sports isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220344397 Many of the world's famous sports began in Britain: cricket, football, lawn tennis, golf and rugby.
Cricket is England's national sport.
England's football teams are world famous, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
The world's most famous tennis tournament is Wimbledon. It begins on the nearest Monday to June 22.]]> 2018-01-10 19:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220344397 Words and Language isaiahbaker https://padlet.com/isaiahbaker/wpnv44yc3vi3/wish/220346677 Many British words have a different meaning from American words.  
For instance:  a lift is an elevator, a chemist is a person who works in a drugstore, a lorry is a semi truck.
A few more involve parts of cars: a bonnet is a hood, the boot is the trunk and a windscreen is a windshield.

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