Stereotypes:2 (British)

You may notice that some of the stereotype ideas the British have of themselves are negative. This tendency to laugh at themselves is very often not understood by other nationalities and cultures. In fact the Chinese were not at all amused by the UK presentation at the closing ceremony of this year's Olympics, which made fun of British weather, for example. This was much criticised by countries which believe in praising the idea of the state.

Both "Little Britain" and "Fawlty Towers" are available in DVD format.

Do not write essays like Vicky Pollard from "Little Britain":

Don't learn to speak like her either:

Here is Carole and her computer:

Start to use Youtube to watch as much as you can in English.
You might like to start with Basil Fawlty and his communication problems in Spanish: