Understand the country and its people with this culture guide that gives a real insight into what it means to live in Britain today. The historical facts can be a little inaccurate at times and there are a few grammatical mistakes in the book. However, the background information is very concise and interesting but it cannot be used as a stand alone course book as it suggests. The teacher must plan many exercises to accommodate the learning of English as the workbook does not test grammar but only sees if the student comprehends the text that has been discussed.
Overall the idea of the book is essential to understand the foibles behind the English language and having a more in depth approach comprehending to the British person. I would say that the book is more of a historical essay rather than teaching a learner of English the language. The sentences are sometimes written awkwardly that an advance learner will have difficulty understanding the message never mind an intermediate student as the book suggests will also benefit from the course.