For teachers

What is this series?

The London to Edinburgh Challenge is a 10-episode series for A1 level learners of English. Episodes are around 5 minutes long.

It follows Fran, Bob and Paula as they race from BBC Broadcasting House in London to Edinburgh Castle.

Language

All language is graded specifically for elementary learners, and the target language for each episode is mapped to the CEFR at A1. Target language is repeated throughout each episode and is reviewed at the end in a language recap.

Each episode has subtitles with highlighted target language.

How should I use the series?

Watch the series in class or set it for homework. There is a free printable worksheet (click here to see an example) with answers for each episode that covers comprehension and target language practice.

Access the complete language syllabus here.

Let's go!

Watch Episode 1 here.

Looking for a pre-intermediate series instead?

Try The London Letter Challenge – a series for pre-intermediate/A2 learners. Three teams race across London to find eight letters and win the crowns!

The London to Edinburgh Challenge ล่าสุด

Episode 1: Welcome!
Episode 240913 / 13 Sep 2024
Three contestants race from London to Edinburgh. 3 people, 5 days, £100. Who will get to Edinburgh first?
Episode 2: Travel
Episode 240912 / 12 Sep 2024
The contestants need to leave London, but how will they travel? Train, bus, cycling?
Episode 3: Places
Episode 240911 / 11 Sep 2024
Fran is cycling, Bob is on a train to Cambridge and Paula… Paula is STILL in London! She's sightseeing.
Episode 4: Shopping
Episode 240910 / 10 Sep 2024
Oh no! Bob is in Cambridge. He's cold, and he doesn't have a coat. So he goes shopping.
Episode 5: Food and drink
Episode 240909 / 09 Sep 2024
Fran goes to a cafe to buy food and drink. The waiter gives her options.
Episode 6: Work
Episode 240906 / 06 Sep 2024
Paula only has £5, and Bob has £10. That's not enough money to get to Edinburgh! They work, but what jobs can they do?
Episode 7: Family
Episode 240905 / 05 Sep 2024
Fran is in the Lakes. She meets a friend, Helen, and they talk about their families. But Fran thinks she needs to stop the race…
Episode 8: Directions
Episode 240904 / 04 Sep 2024
Fran, Bob and Paula are all in Edinburgh! Before they can win, they need to go to Holyrood.
Episode 9: Race to the castle
Episode 240903 / 03 Sep 2024
Fran, Bob and Paula race to Edinburgh Castle! The first person to get to the castle will WIN! But who will be our winner?
Episode 10: Look back
Episode 240902 / 02 Sep 2024
We have a winner... but who is it?! Fran, Bob or Paula?
For teachers
Episode 240901 / 01 Sep 2024
How can you use this elementary-level series with your learners?