Canada Facts: Interesting Canada Facts for Kids 25 Amazing Facts about Canada Here on this page about Canada Facts you will find 25 fascinating facts and interesting information - not only for kids but for all who want to know more about this wonderful country. Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. The country is divided into ten provinces and three territories. 25 Canada Facts and Amazing Canada Superlatives Nunavut territory in Northern Canada was just created in 1999 and is home to the Inuit population.Canada has the longest coastline in the world with 202,080km (WorldFactBook)Did you know that the number plate for cars, motorbikes and snowmobiles in the Northern State of Nunavut is the shape of a polar bear? Canadian polar bear in the tundra at Hudson Bay Canada's longest river is McKenzie River in the North West. Ice Hockey Match between Canada and the USA Canada Facts: References Image Credits on Canada Facts: Shutterstock.com, icehockey image by Iurii Osadchi Read more interesting facts about Canada
Interesting Facts About Australia - Things you don't know What You Don’t Know About the Land Down Under What do you think of when Australia is mentioned? Crocodile Dundee, Steve Erwin, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, kangaroos, crocodiles, the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Aborigines, wine, or vegemite? Australia is much more than this. So much more to offer! Melbourne topped 140 rivals to be crowned the world’s most livable city 2 years in a row since 2011. The sports capital of the world has 70 percent of its total population participating at least once a week in a particular recreational activity or sport.Despite having a convict colony history, Australia’s homicide rate is 1.2 per 100,000 population compared to the 6.3 per 100,000 in the United States.Australians refer to English people as Pome, which is actually the acronym for Prisoners of Mother England. Approximately 1.35 trillion bottles of wine are produced by Australia. Australia was the second country in the world to give women the right to vote in 1902.
Australia Australia's ecosystem is an unusual one because of its remote location. As a result, there are many animal species that occur here and nowhere else in the world, such as the platypus, kangaroo, echidna, and koala. Australia has 516 national parks to protect its unique plants and animals. One of Australia's most amazing sites rises like an enormous whale's back from a flat red-soil desert called the Red Center. Australia is home to many of the deadliest species of animals on the planet. There are several types of rain forests in Australia.
Let's talk about the UK (still with Scotland) At the beginning of the new school year teachers usually explain to their students what they are going to study. Sometimes efl teachers not only teach grammar but also British culture, so one of the first cultural topics they discuss with their students are the geography of the UK and its form of government. Here you can find an interactive mindmap, a digital poster and a collection of useful websites, just to simplify the work. Click on the Glogster digital poster below, you will find general information about the United Kingdom and some videos. Now take a look at my Cacoo mindmap below about the UK form of government. You can also click on the following link to enlarge the above image: Last September, 18th Scottish people voted for Scotland independence. Scottish referendum explained for non-Brits If you want more general information about the Uk government, the Queen and the Royal Family, open my Blendspace lesson.
The British Education System - British Culture, Customs and Traditions With dictionary look up - Double click on any word for its definition. This section is in advanced English and is only intended to be a guide, not to be taken too seriously! England Education in England may differ from the system used elsewhere in the United Kingdom . Basically, there are two systems: one covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland and one covering Scotland. Education in Wales Nowadays education in Wales differs slightly from the system used in England. The school years in England and Wales In general, the cut-off point for ages is the end of August, so all children must be of a particular age on the 1st of September in order to begin class that month. In some regions of England, pupils attend a Lower (Primary) School before going to, a Middle School between 8 and 12 or, more commonly 9 and 13, and then a High School or Upper School. Education in Scotland Education in Scotland differs from the system used elsewhere in the United Kingdom . The school years in Scotland Life
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English-speaking countries: Canada - Learning English Online Geography Canada is a country occupying(to fill either time or space) most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area. Canada's common border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest in the world. Canada's capital city is Ottawa. It is the fourth-largest municipality(a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts) in the country with a population of 1,130,761. Society and culture Canadian culture has historically been influenced by British, French, and aboriginal(original or indigenous to a place) cultures and traditions. Population Canada's total population in July 2010 was estimated to be 33,759,742 people. Languages Canada's two official languages are English and French. Religion Government and politics Economy
England England is the biggest of the four countries in the United Kingdom. Together with Scotland and Wales, these three countries are the island of Great Britain. The English Channel is in the south between England and France. People travel to France by ferry across the English Channel or by train through the Channel Tunnel which goes under the sea. Over 50 million people live in England, that’s around 80% of the total UK population. Other large cities in England are Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Bristol. Language The official language of England is English, which is spoken today by millions of people all over the world. Music English people love music. Sport The most popular sports in England are football, rugby and cricket and most towns have a football, rugby and cricket ground where teams can play. Food England is a very multicultural country and this has a big influence on the food people eat. Symbols The national flag of England is white with a red cross.
Differences Between American and British English By Kenneth Beare While there are certainly many more varieties of English, American English and British English are the two varieties that are taught in most ESL/EFL programs. Generally, it is agreed that no one version is "correct" however, there are certainly preferences in use. The three major differences between between American and British English are: Pronunciation - differences in both vowel and consonants, as well as stress and intonation Vocabulary - differences in nouns and verbs, especially phrasal verb usage Spelling - differences are generally found in certain prefix and suffix forms The most important rule of thumb is to try to be consistent in your usage. Use of the Present Perfect continue reading below our video Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% In British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. I've lost my key. In British English the above would be considered incorrect. British English: