A Modern, Thriving Society

4.6.7 Social networking

In this chapter

Introduction
4.1.1 The nations of the UK
United Kingdom
Wales
Northern Ireland
Scotland
4.1.3 UK currency
4.1.4 Languages and dialects
4.1.5 Population
Population growth in the UK
4.1.5.1 An ageing population
4.1.6 Ethnic diversity
4.1.7 An equal society
Check that you understand
Introduction (continued)
4.2.1 Christian churches
4.2.2 Patron saints’ days
Check that you understand
4.3.1 The main Christian festivals
4.3.2 Other religious festivals
4.3.3 Other festivals and traditions
4.3.4 Bank holidays
Check that you understand
Introduction (continued)
4.4.1 Notable British sportsmen and women
4.4.2 Cricket
4.4.3 Football
4.4.4 Rugby
4.4.5 Horse racing
4.4.6 Golf
4.4.7 Tennis
4.4.8 Water sports
4.4.9 Motor sports
4.4.10 Skiing
4.5.1 Music
4.5.2 Theatre
4.5.3 Art
4.5.3.1 Notable British artists
4.5.4 Architecture
4.5.5 Fashion and design
4.5.6 Literature
4.5.6.1 Notable authors and writers
4.5.6.2 British poets
Check that you understand
Introduction (continued)
4.6.1 Gardening
4.6.2 Shopping
4.6.3 Cooking and food
4.6.3.1 Traditional foods
4.6.4.1 British film industry
4.6.4.1.1 Some famous British films
4.6.5 British comedy
4.6.6 Television and radio
4.6.7 Social networking
4.6.8 Pubs and night clubs
4.6.9 Betting and gambling
4.6.10 Pets
Introduction (continued)
Big Ben
The Eden Project
Edinburgh Castle
The Giant’s Causeway
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
London Eye
Snowdonia
The Tower of London
The Lake District
Check that you understand

Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions. Many people use social networking on their mobile phones when out and about.

← Previous (Ch 4)4.6.6 Television and radio Next (Ch 4) →4.6.8 Pubs and night clubs

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. View licence.