Geography & Countries
What continent is the United Kingdom located on?
Europe
What is a common school grade system used in the United States (letters or numbers)?
Letter grades (A, B, C, D, F)
Which music genres are popular in English-speaking countries?
Pop, rock, hip hop, country, jazz, R&B, etc.
What is the difference between British and American English? Can you give an example?
Vocabulary differences:
UK: "flat", US: "apartment"
UK: "lift", US: "elevator"
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Is English the only official language in Canada? If not, what is the other one?
No. The other official language is French.
What kind of food is typical for breakfast in the United States?
Eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, cereal, coffee, etc.
Can you name three popular English-language TV shows or movies?
TV shows: Friends, The Simpsons, Stranger Things...
Movies: Harry Potter, Avengers, Titanic...
What are the main differences in pronunciation between American and British English?
British English often doesn’t pronounce the “r” at the end of words (e.g., “car”)
Words like “schedule,” “advertisement,” and “aluminium” are pronounced differently
In the UK, what are the two largest political parties?
The Conservative Party and the Labour Party.
Can you name at least five countries that have English as an official language?
The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India, Nigeria, etc.
How do most people get around in cities like New York or London?
Public transportation
What is the national sport of England?
Cricket is historically considered the national sport, but football (soccer) is the most popular.
What are polite ways to ask for something in English?
“Could you please...?”, “Would you mind...?”, “May I...?”, “I was wondering if...”
What type of government does the United Kingdom have?
A constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.
(The monarch is the head of state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government.)
Which English-speaking country is the largest by land area?
Canada (followed by the USA and Australia)
At what age do children typically start school in the UK and the US?
Around 5 years old.
What holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States?
Thanksgiving.
Give two common English idioms or expressions.
"Break a leg" = good luck
"It's raining cats and dogs" = it's raining heavily
"Hit the books" = study hard
Who is the head of government in the United States, and what is their title?
The President of the United States is the head of government (and also head of state).
Which English-speaking country is the largest by land area?
The UK: London
The USA: Washington, D.C.
Canada: Ottawa
Australia: Canberra
New Zealand: Wellington
What is a "gap year" and where is it common?
A year off between high school and university, often used for travel or work. Common in the UK, Australia, and increasingly in the US.
Give four famous landmarks in English-speaking countries.
Big Ben (UK), Statue of Liberty (USA), Sydney Opera House (Australia), CN Tower (Canada), etc.
Why is English considered a global language?
It is widely spoken around the world, used in business, science, aviation, technology, and international communication. It's also the main language of the Internet and global media.
Who is the head of government in Canada, and what is their title?
The Prime Minister is the head of government.