British culture

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British culture

About me

When you think of Britain, What do you think of?

What do we mean by "Culture"?

1. The traditional food, music, and history of a country
2. The way people live, behave, communicate, and share values in everyday life
3. Famous traditions and celebrations that represent a country
4. The art, language, and historical events of a society

England/UK/Great Britain

• England is one country.

• Great Britain is a geographical island.

• Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales.

• The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Daily life

British food

How many countries in the world have english as an official language?

1. 49 - 67
2. 7 - 12
3. 20 - 27
4. 3 - 6

Around 58 sovereign countries officially recognize English as a language for government interaction, with estimates varying slightly, but generally falling between 49 and 67 nations, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, and Philippines,  

Uniquely british words

• Trolley
• Flat
• Lift
• Biscuits
• Petrol
• Trousers
• Queue
• Jumper
• Pavement
• Crisps
• Takeaway
• Loo

British slang and phrases

What do you think is different about british schools from finnish schools?

Talk to the person next to you.

Do you think School Uniform is a bad idea or a good idea and why?

• “I think school uniform is a good idea because…”

• “I think school uniform is a bad idea because…”

• “In my opinion, school uniform helps because…”

• “I don’t like school uniform because…”

A normal day in Britain often begins in a small flat near the town centre. After getting dressed in clean trousers and a warm jumper, people take the lift downstairs and walk along the pavement to the shops. Inside, they wait politely in a queue and push a trolley to buy items such as biscuits and crisps. Later in the day, some people stop to buy petrol before heading home or picking up a takeaway. In the evening, they return to their flat, use the loo, and relax after a busy but familiar day.

Normal day in Britain

Write one well-structured paragraph describing a normal day in Britain.

- Use at least 4 unique british words
- Write in full sentences

5 minute break

The UK has four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

1. True
2. False

Many people think the UK is one country, but it actually includes four different countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Great Britain, however, includes only England, Scotland, and Wales.

True

Tea is a popular drink in Britain.

1. True
2. False

True

British people drink a massive amount of tea, with estimates ranging from over 100 million cups daily to 165 million cups a day. While the total volume is huge, the average person drinks around 2-3 cups daily, though many have significantly more, with some drinking 5-10 cups or more, especially working from home. 

The British flag is called the Union Jack.

1. True
2. False

True

The Union Jack is made by combining the flags of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Wales is not included because, when the first versions of the flag were created, Wales was already part of the Kingdom of England and was not seen as a separate country. For this reason, Wales never had its own symbol added to the flag.

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"Big Ben" is a clock tower in London.

1. True
2. False

“Big Ben” is not the name of the clock tower in London. The tower is actually called Elizabeth Tower, named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The name Big Ben refers to the large bell inside the tower, which rings every hour.

Because the bell is so famous, many people now use “Big Ben” to describe the whole tower and clock, even though this is not technically correct.

False

The King/Queen is the head of state in the UK.

1. True
2. False

True

The King or Queen is the head of state in the UK. This means they represent the country officially, both at home and internationally. However, the monarch does not make political decisions.

The Prime Minister is the head of government and is responsible for running the country. The monarch’s role is mostly symbolic and ceremonial, such as opening Parliament and meeting world leaders.

Talk to the person next to you.

Do you think britain should keep or abolish the monarchy?

• “One reason to keep the monarchy is…”

• “One argument against the monarchy is…”

• “Some people believe the monarchy is important because…”

• “Others think the monarchy should end because…”

One argument against the monarchy is that the monarchy is very expensive to maintain. Public taxpayer money is used to support royal buildings, events, and security, and some people believe this money could be spent on more important services such as education or healthcare.

Geoguessr game

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Exit question

What things are the same and what things are different about british culture and Finnish culture?