The European Day of Languages

When is the European Day of Languages celebrated?

• On 20th September

• In 20th September

• On 26th September

• In 26th September

Which of these countries does NOT belong to the UK?

• Wales

• Scotland

• (The Republic of) Ireland

• Northern Ireland

• England

Which country's flag is not included in the Union Jack, the UK's flag?

• England's flag

• Wales' flag

• Scotland's flag

• Northern Ireland's flag

What is the capital city of Wales?

• London

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• Belfast

The Commonwealth is a group of 154 English speaking countries that are in all the five continents

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

There are countries from the five continents, but it is not formed by 154 countries, but 54

Most of the countries in the Commonwealth belonged to the British Empire in the past

• True

• False

Which country has got more English speakers?

• USA

• UK

• Canada

• India

Curiosities: What is the most common adjective in English?

• Bad

• Good

• Sad

• Happy

Curiosities: In the UK there are more ... than people

• cars

• traffic lights

• cats

• chickens

Who is the greatest Bristish writer, who wrote Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Othelo and many more?

• Emily Brontë

• Jane Austin

• J.K. Rowling

• William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

Shakespeare is the greatest one, but all of them are great British writers.

• -J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter

• -Emily Brontë wrote "Wuthering Heights" ("Cumbres borrascosas")

-Jane Austen wrote "Pride and Prejudice" ("Orgullo y prejuicio")