History
Which country was the leader Timur from?
Uzbekistan
Which continent is Laos in?
Asia
What job does Mr. John want to do eventually?
Lawyer or diplomat
What is the capital city of the state of Georgia?
Atlanta
What does 'to pull someone's leg' mean?
To play a prank on someone
Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Albania all used to be one country until the 1990s. What was the name of the country?
Yugoslavia
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Which hobby is Mr. John currently trying to improve (besides language learning)?
Chess, guitar
Which city has Silicon Valley, the place where all the big technology companies are located?
San Francisco
What does 'the ball is now in your court' mean?
It is now your decision
What is the direct translation of Bokhtar in English?
Bactria
Which country has the most southern point?
Chile
What is the best and sometimes tiring thing about Tajik people according to Mr. John?
Their curiosity
Which state is famous for growing avocados?
California
What does 'through thick and thin' mean?
Constantly loyal
Who was responsible for the fall of the Achaemenian Empire?
Alexander the Great
Name a country that borders Laos
Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, China
Which US state does Mr. John want to visit the most?
Montana
Which state is famous for growing delicious oranges?
Florida
What does 'learn the ropes' mean?
To be a beginner at something
Who was the first ruler of the Achaemenian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
Afghanistan, Pakistan
Why does Mr. John focus more on having discussions and playing games instead of just giving lectures?
He wants to motivate his students learn English outside of the classroom and to learn to think for themselves
What are the islands off the coast of Florida called?
The Florida Keys
What does it mean if someone says 'that person is no shrinking violet'?
That person is not shy