This English lesson provides information about London, including what it was originally called, what the city is like now, and popular tourist attractions. London was originally known as Londinium and was a Roman colony over 2,000 years ago. It is now one of the largest cities in the world, with a population of over 7 million people. Though large, London maintains a human scale with few skyscrapers and greenery for residents. Historic buildings and monuments are illuminated at night, attracting photographers. London has immense history reflected in landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. Tourists enjoy wandering the streets and learning about the past from blue plaques on houses noting famous former residents.

1. Learning about London, English lesson
What will I learn from the English lesson learning about London?
This lesson you will be reading about all about London what it used to be called, what it is like now
and places you people like to visit when on holiday in the UK.
What was London called at first?
It is over two millenniums ago that London was known as Londinium, which was a walled colony of
theRoman Empire. Today, this outstandingmetropolis is home to more than7 million people and is
one of the most historic, cultured, and exciting cities in the world that you can visit.
A big city
London is a large citybuilt on a human scale with only a few skyscrapers on the horizon and with
plenty of greenery for people to enjoy. London does have its drawback and that is the large amounts
of traffic.Avoiding the traffic is possible and the city has a vast underground tube network to help
you get around the city with ease.
When the sun goes down
When the sunstarts to goes down you will notice floodlights bathing all London’s historic buildings
andmonuments. People who like to take photos as a hobby then London is a must place visit for
them.
London is laden with history
London is weighted down with vast amounts of history that can stir the imagination like no other
cities can manage. It doesn’t matter how often you hear or read about places such as
WestminsterAbbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London, even the thrill of just seeing them
for the first time will take your breath away.
Wandering around the streets of London
Tourists like to just to wander around the streets of London’s marvelling at all the different
architectural styles.There are many curious reminders of the past to be found around the streets of
London, you can notice blue plaques that tell you what famous person lived in that housethese can
be found on houses all over the city..