Geography & Landmarks
This is the capital and largest city of England
London
This boy wizard, created by British author J.K. Rowling, goes to school at Hogwarts
Harry Potter
This famous playwright wrote Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth
William Shakespeare
This popular hot beverage is heavily associated with English daily culture
tea
If an English person is walking on the "pavement," an American would be walking on this
sidewalk
This body of water separates southern England from northern France (English name)
English Channel
Featuring the Premier League, this is by far the most popular sport in England
football
This scientist supposedly developed his laws of gravity after watching an apple fall from a tree
Who is Isaac Newton
This iconic British takeaway meal consists of battered, deep-fried seafood and thick-cut fries
fish and chips
If you are putting your bags in the "boot" of a car, you are putting them in this part of the vehicle
trunk
This is the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch
Buckingham Palace
This legendary rock band from Liverpool consisted of John, Paul, George, and Ringo
The Beatles
This legendary figure from English folklore supposedly stole from the rich to give to the poor in Sherwood Forest
Robin Hood
This is the official currency used in England
Pound
If a British student is wearing "trainers" to gym class, an American would call them this
sneakers
This prehistoric circle of massive standing stones is located in Wiltshire
Stonehenge
This famous fictional British spy is known by his code number, 007
James Bond
This young British actor is famous worldwide for playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Tom Holland
These large, iconic, bright red vehicles are a famous way for commuters and tourists to get around London
double-decker buses
If your friend says they are absolutely "knackered" after a long day at school, they mean they are feeling this
tired
This famous river flows right through the center of London.
The River Thames
This long-running British sci-fi TV show features a time-traveling alien who travels in a blue police box called the TARDIS
Doctor Who
This brilliant theoretical physicist, who lived with ALS, wrote the bestseller A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
This funny-sounding word is the traditional British term for sausages, especially when they are served alongside mashed potatoes
bangers
If a British teenager says they are "chuffed" about their test grade, they are feeling this positive emotion
happy/proud/pleased