4.2 English-Speaking Countries
Learn about UK, USA and other English-speaking countries.
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English Around the World
English is spoken in many countries! Let's learn about some of them.
Did you know? More than 1 billion people speak English!
The United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom has four countries:
- England (capital: London)
- Scotland (capital: Edinburgh)
- Wales (capital: Cardiff)
- Northern Ireland (capital: Belfast)
- England (capital: London)
- Scotland (capital: Edinburgh)
- Wales (capital: Cardiff)
- Northern Ireland (capital: Belfast)
Fun facts:
- The Queen/King lives in London
- They drive on the left side of the road
- Big Ben is a famous clock tower in London
- They love tea and football!
The United States of America (USA)
The USA is a big country with 50 states!
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Big cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
Fun facts:
- The Statue of Liberty is in New York
- Hollywood makes many famous movies
- They celebrate Thanksgiving in November
- American football and baseball are popular sports
Other English-Speaking Countries
Canada
- Capital: Ottawa
- Very cold in winter, beautiful nature
- People speak English AND French
- Capital: Ottawa
- Very cold in winter, beautiful nature
- People speak English AND French
Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Has special animals: kangaroos and koalas!
- Summer in December (opposite of Norway!)
New Zealand
- Capital: Wellington
- Beautiful mountains and nature
- Home of the Maori people
English is useful because:
- You can talk to people from many countries
- Many songs, movies, and games are in English
- It helps you travel
- It's used on the internet
- It can help you get a good job when you're older!
✏️Example: Comparing Countries
How are the UK and USA different?
The UK:
- Smaller country
- King/Queen
- Drive on the left
- Currency: pounds (£)
- Smaller country
- King/Queen
- Drive on the left
- Currency: pounds (£)
The USA:
- Much bigger country
- President
- Drive on the right
- Currency: dollars ($)
Same: Both speak English and love sports!
📝Oppgave 1
Match the country to its capital:
a
England
b
USA
c
Australia
d
Canada
📝Oppgave 2
Answer the questions:
a
Which country has 50 states?
b
Where can you see kangaroos?
c
Which two languages do people speak in Canada?
📝Oppgave 3
Which English-speaking country would you like to visit? Write 3-4 sentences about why.