If you are staying in Britain during December you will be aware of Christmas. This is the biggest festival of the year in Britain, and can be a very special time. So what do you need to know about Christmas?

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Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

Get up-to-date with British news and culture with English UK!

Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

New computer-based measure of English language ability available to test takers

Pearson, one of the worldwide global leaders in technology and assessment for education, has launched Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), the company’s new computer-based academic test of English language proficiency. To celebrate the launch, Pearson are offering English UK member centres the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Students also have the chance to win a PTE Academic test.

People from other countries often think it rains all the time in the UK. That’s not true. But some parts of the country are wetter than others. Here are ten things to do in the UK if it does rain when you are staying.