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Siobhan Thompson explains "How to Speak British", translating "away with the fairies," "swings and roundabouts," and other British colloquialisms that are

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Eeekk! I cannot wait for my first taste of #London in November! This rad poster will serve as my first official bit of travel inspiration. #illustration

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All about British culture! Here's the list of great British traditions and celebrations in the UK, from the Queen's speech to brewing the perfect tea.

Being British is not, contrary to what Richard Curtis and other movies would have you believe, a matter of living in a perfect chocolate box village while stripping for charity calendars, to save shoe factories, or to regain custody of one's son. It is also not, per Simon Pegg, a constant alien or zombie invasion requiring a super-cop buddy duo to put a halt to it. These days, being British is a far more nuanced thing.

Only those who are up to date with all-things-British will ace this quiz. The rest of you? Eh, well, good luck!

Union Jack - photo taken by mrtraveller in Covent Garden, London. Find out more about Covent Garden and print your free travel guide for your next London trip on tripwolf.

UK vs USA - 5 Things the British Do Better, according to an American expat living in London