General
English Words from other Languages
American vs. British
American vs. British
Part 2
Part 2
American vs. British 3
100
What are the 3 most-spoken languages in the world?
Chinese 🇨🇳, Spanish 🇪🇸, English 🇬🇧
100
Name three English words that come from Italian
opera, concert, pianoforte, impresario, virtuoso
100
AmE: Cookie
BrE: Biscuit
100
AmE: sweater
BrE: jumper
100
AmE: French fries
BrE: chips
200
How many native English speakers are there in the world?
Approximately 350 million
200
Name three English words that come from Australia
kangaroo, boomerang, aborigine, koala, kiwi, wallaby
200
AmE: sneakers
BrE: trainers
200
AmE: trash can
BrE: rubbish bin
200
AmE: pants
BrE: trousers
300
What are the three main differences between British and American English?
Pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling
300
Name three English words that come from Japanese
tsunami, kimono, origami
300
AmE: flashlight
BrE: torch
300
AmE: candy
BrE: sweets
300
AmE: cab
BrE: taxi
400
Name 5 professions or organizations in which English as a second language is used.
advertising, aviation, diplomacy, international business, pop music, science, sport, technology, tourism, Olympics, United Nations, International Monetary Fund....
400
Name three English words that come from India (Hindi)
shampoo, bungalow, pajamas
400
AmE: elevator
BrE: lift
400
AmE: Pharmacy
BrE: Chemist's
400
AmE: truck
BrE: lorry
500
Name 7 countries where English is a native or official language.
Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States...
500
Name three English words that come from German
rucksack, waltz, kindergarten, noodle
500
AmE: apartment
BrE: flat
500
AmE: gas
BrE: petrol
500
AmE: sidewalk
BrE: pavement