British vs. American English
In the UK they say chips. What do Americans say?
French fries
What is the national song of Sweden called?
Du gamla, du fria
Who sang Shake It Off?
Taylor Swift
“To infinity and beyond!”
Toy Story
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H₂O
Soccer or...?
Football
King Charles
Who is the president of USA?
Donald Trump
“I am Iron Man.”
Avengers: Endgame
Who is the author of The Diary of Anne Frank?
Anne Frank
What is a fizzy drink in America?
Soda
Which country won Eurovision 2025 song contest?
Austria
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
“Just keep swimming.”
Finding Nemo
How many days in a leap year?
366
In America you would say sidewalk, what do the brits say?
Pavement
What is the national dish of Canada?
Poutine
Who wrote Harry Potter?
J.K. Rowling
“My precious…”
The Lord of the Rings
Largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
UK: trainers. US word?
Sneakers
The BBC is the national broadcaster of which country?
The UK
Who played Iron Man in the Marvel movies?
Robert Downey Jr.
“I’m the king of the world!”
Titanic
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What is the American alternative for the word: Loo?
Name 3 English-speaking countries outside the UK/US.
Examples: Canada, Australia, South Africa
Who is the artist behind the song "Azizam"?
Ed Sheeran
“Life is like a box of chocolates.”
Forrest Gump
Which country is home to the city of Edinburgh?
Scotland
Zebra crossing. What is the american word?
Crosswalk
Which city hosts the famous Broadway theatres?
New York City
Who is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
Madonna
“Some people are worth melting for.”
Frozen
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What’s the American English word for “flat”?
Apartment
Which country hosts the Glastonbury Festival?
England
Who sang Someone Like You?
Adele
“We were on a break!”
Friends
Which is colder: the Arctic or Antarctica?
Antarctica
What is the American word for courgette?
Zucchini
Where is the Statue of Liberty originally from (before being gifted to the USA)?
France
Who directed Inception and The Dark Knight?
Christopher Nolan
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
Spider-Man
How many days does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
About 27 days
What is the brittish word for pacifier?
Dummy
What’s the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
Which English scientist developed the theory of gravity after an apple fell?
Isaac Newton
“The night is dark and full of terrors.”
Game of Thrones
What type of bird is a symbol of peace?
Dove