English-speaking countries

People use English as their native language in Great Britain, The USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the Republic of Ireland. These countries are English-speaking countries.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the islands in the northwest of Europe. The population is about 60 million and its capital is London. The United Kingdom is a highly developed country. Its main cities are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

The United States of America (USA) is located in North America. It is one of the largest countries in the world. The population of the USA is about 250 million people. The USA has 50 states. Its capital is Washington D.C. (the District of Columbia). Its main cities are New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston.

Canada is situated in North America. Three oceans surround it: the Atlantic, the Arctic and the Pacific. The capital of the country is Ottawa. About 30 million people live in Canada.

Commonwealth of Australia occupies the continent of Australia and a number of islands (the main one of which is Tasmania). It includes 6 states and 2 territories with a population of about 20 million people. Its capital is Canberra and the main cities are Sidney and Melbourne.

New Zealand consists of several large and many smaller islands. Its population is about 4 million people. The capital is Wellington. The chief cities are Auckland, Dunedin and Nelson. It is a highly agricultural country.

The united Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The official name for the country whose language we study is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is an island that lies off the north west of Europe. It is the largest island of Europe. It is 500 km wide and nearly 1,000 km long.

The UK is situated on two islands: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There is the Atlantic Ocean on the north of it and the North Sea on the east. The Irish Sea separates two islands.

The English Channel, which is about 21 miles separates the UK from the continent.

There are four countries in the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales are three main parts of Great Britain. Scotland is in the north. Edinburgh is its capital. Wales is in the west. The capital city is Cardiff. England is in the center, its capital is London.

Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Great Britain. Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic are on this island. Belfast is its capital.

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is a very beautiful place. It is a land of mountains, rivers and lakes. Shamrock is the national symbol of the country.

Great Britain Wales England Scotland Northern Ireland

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The UK is famous for its well-known universities: Oxford and Cambridge. These oldest universities consist of different colleges with own traditions and history.

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Wales Wales is a country of hills and mountains, with deep rivers and valleys. Cardiff is the capital of Wales. Wales has its own Welsh language. About 20% of the people in Wales speak Welsh and children learn it in Welsh schools.

Wales is famous for its production of coal and steel. Wales is an important centre for electronics and steel production. The main activities are sheep and cattle reading, and dairy farming. Wales attracts many tourists. The most popular sport in Wales is rugby.

The symbol of Wales is daffodil.

Tell about Wales using the chart Geographical characteristics: ... a country of hills and mountains with deep rivers and valleys Capital:… Cardiff Principal industries:… coal and steel production Languages:… English and Welsh Sports:… rugby

Scotland In area Scotland is more than half as big as England. The principal cities are: its capital Edinburgh and the main industrial centre Glasgow.

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Britain. It has a busy cultural life. Every year the International Festival takes place there.

Although Scotland has its own language – Scottish (Gaelic), most Scottish people speak English. The English language is spoken all over Scotland with a variety of regional accents, but all of these can be at once recognized as Scottish. The sport of golf originated in Scotland.

Scotland is famous for its mystery lake Lock-Ness A thistle is a symbol of Scotland.

Fast Facts about Scotland Number of seats in Scottish parliament 129 Area 78, 722 sq km Population 5.1 million Value of haggis sold for Burns Night £1.2 million

Tell about Scotland using the chart Geographical characteristics: … more than half as big as England Capital:…Edinburgh Principal towns:… Glasgow, Edinburgh Languages:… English and Scottish Sports:… golf

Answer What-questions: What is the official name for the main country of the English language? What are the two large islands that lie to the north-west of Europe? What parts does the UK consist of? What is the national emblem of Wales? What is the national emblem of Scotland? What is the capital of the UK? What are the most famous universities in Great Britain?

England Is situated in the central part of the Great Britain.

London Is the capital of England. It is the financial centre of the UK with many banks, offices. There are a lot of places of interest in London. They are: Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Principal towns are Birmingham Manchester Plymouth

Liverpool is the birthplace of the most popular rock group “Beatles” Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr.

Sports play an important part in the life of the English people. Such sport as football, golf, cricket, lawn tennis, darts table tennis are popular among the British. Englishmen like all kinds of racing: horse-racing, motor-car racing, boat-racing, dog-racing, donkey-racing.

Tell about England using the chart Geographical characteristics: … Capital:…London Principal towns:… Languages:… Sports:… cricket, all kinds of racing