Britain: The Country and Its People: An Introduction for Learners of English

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Britain is for intermediate and advanced learners of English who want or need to know more about Britain and the British.This book:* Covers all aspects of British life from 'The government' to 'Sport and competition'* Gives the essential facts about Britain and looks at the attitudes and beliefs which shape them.* Describes both the public face of Britain - the Britain of the national and international news - and the private daily life of the British people.* Provides masses of detailed extra information alongside the main text, often in the form of charts and graphs, extracts from popular fiction and newspapers, and so on.* Asks questions at the end of each chapter to encourage analysis of the text and to stimulate cross-cultural comparisons, and sometimes gives suggestions for further reading.* Is illustrated in colour.