English- Speaking Countries

Travelling Around English-Speaking Countries

Teacher Teresa Filipe

Subject: English | Year 7 Content: English-Speaking Countries

Lesson no. 1

introduction

The English-speaking world is composed of 88 countries and territories where English is either an official, administrative, or cultural language. It is the largest language by number of speakers, and the third largest language by number of native speakers, as well as the most geographically widespread language. You are going to get to know several curiosities about some of these countries.

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Specific Objectives

Getting to know diverse cultural universes

Respond to simple questions on basic facts about countries and culture

Adopt attitudes of tolerance and intercultural respect

Recognise different intercultural realities

Develop vocabulary relating to countries and cultures

English Speaking Countries

Here is the distribution of the most significant countries that have English as official language based on geographical location.

Some English-Speaking Countries

The UK (United Kingdom)

Did You Know? The UK (United Kingdom) is the union of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the union of England, Scotland and Wales.

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Scotland

The scottish traditional musical instrument are the bagpipes.

The successful hit song by the Irish group U2, "Sunday Booldy Sunday", commemorates January 30th 1972, when 13 Catholic civilians were killed by British soldiers during a demonstration in Londonderry.

some Curiosities

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English-Speaking Countries

Curiosities

The UK

North America

Around the World

England

Wales

The USA

Canada

Australia

India

Patron Saint

A melting pot

National Symbols

Native Inhabitants

Famous Festival

Traditional Language

The UK

England and Wales

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ENGLAND

St. George - a patron saint

St George was described as a martyr after he died for his Christian faith. Although he never visited England, his reputation for virtue and holiness spread across Europe and his feast day – the 23rd April – was celebrated in England from the 9th century onwards.

England isn't the only country to celebrate St George. Portugal celebrates him too.!

WALES

Welsh - A Traditional Language

It is a Celtic language that is native to the Welsh people. Welsh is spoken natively in Wales and by some people in England.

North America

The USA and Canada

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The USA

A "Melting Pot"

The United States is a federal country composed of 50 states. The country is built off immigration and a mix of cultures. As a nation, it represents a melting pot of different values, beliefs, cultures, and traditions, coming from all over the world.

Canada

National Symbols

Canada has national parks that are bigger than many countries.

Around the world

Australia and India

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Australia

Native inhabitants

Australia’s first people—known as Aboriginal Australians—have lived on the continent for over 50,000 years. Today, there are 250 distinct language groups spread throughout Australia.

India

A Famous Festival

India is truly the land of diverse cultures. There is a long list of festivals in India celebrated among various communities and religious groups. Watch the vídeo and get to know one of the best popular festivals of India: Holi.

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This is the time to review and check if you have mastered the knowledge and skills.

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Key ideas to remember

Welsh is the traditional language of Wales

English is spoken all around the world.

The USA is composed of 50 states.

There are 88 English-Speaking countries countries where English is an official l language.

The maple leaf, the beaver and the Royal Mounted Police are Canadian symbols.

English is the largest language by number of native speakers.

Australian native inhabitants are the aboriginal people.

Holi is one of the best popular festivals of India.

St. George is the Patron Saint of England.

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England

Question 1/6

English Patron Saint is...

Saint George

Saint Patrick

Saint David

Wales

Question 2/6

The traditional language of Wales is ...

Welsh

English

Gaelic

The USA

Question 3/6

There are _____ in the USA.

50

48

52

Canada

Question 4/6

The national symbols of Canada are...

the maple leaf, the beaver and the Royal Mounted Police.

the maple leaf, the eagle and the Royal Mounted Police.

the maple leaf, hot-dogs and the Royal Mounted Police

Australia

Question 5/6

Australian inhabitants are called ...

Indigenous peple

Indian people

Aboriginal people

India

Question 6/6

One of the most popular festival of India is ...

Gion Matsuri

Loi Krathong

Holi

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Tanzania, known for its exotic wild life and and rich culture.

Kenya, the historical home of the East African safaris.

The USA

The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world in area (after Russia, Canada, and China). The national capital is Washington. It's a federal republic of 50 states.

England

- It's the largest and richest country in the UK; - Its capital city is London; - Oxford is the home of the oldest English university; - Stratford-Upon-Avon is well-known as Shakespeare's birthplace.