Ask About Britain
This five minute bilingual English programme is designed for Mandarin Chinese learners of English. In it we answer learners' questions about life in the UK. This programme is updated weekly. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial
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Recent episodes (9)
Debt
Fri, 27 Nov 09
Duration:
7 minsHelen and Li find out how British people manage their personal finance problems.
Choosing a Husband
Fri, 20 Nov 09
Duration:
7 minsWhat are the main considerations when a British girl wants to get married? Find the answers in Ask About Britain.
Toilet Manners
Fri, 13 Nov 09
Duration:
8 minsHave you ever thought about toilet manners? We found out British people’s views on good toilet etiquette.
Nannies
Fri, 6 Nov 09
Duration:
6 minsThere are over 150 thousand nannies in Britain and it's becoming more common to have nannies from abroad. But why?
Manners
Fri, 30 Oct 09
Duration:
6 minsLearn about British manners in this week's Ask About Britain.
Fiction
Fri, 23 Oct 09
Duration:
6 minsAre you interested in British fiction? Listen to this programme to find out more about British novels.
Double-decker Buses
Fri, 16 Oct 09
Duration:
6 minsEver wanted to ride in a red double-decker bus? Find out all about their history with Andrea and Jean.
Gardening
Fri, 9 Oct 09
Duration:
6 minsWhat would your dream garden be like? Many people in Britain take pride in making their gardens look good.
Westlife
Fri, 2 Oct 09
Duration:
6 minsBoybands are making a comeback in Britain, and Westlife is one of them. But do teenagers like their music?
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