Welcome To England!

• Foreign language
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Welcome To England!

London

London is the capital city of England (and the UK). With a popuation of just under 10 million, it is the third largest city in Europe and the 27th biggest city in the world, in terms of number of people. 

Ireland

The Republic of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom from 1801 until 1921 and then became independent, so it is no longer part of the U.K. The capital city is Dublin

Scotland

In 1707, Scotland and England combined to create the new Kingdom of Great Britain. In 2014, they voted on whether to leave the United Kingdom and become independent, but 55% of people voted "no" - so they stayed in the U.K. The capital city is Edinburgh

Wales

After over 200 years of war, the King of England defeated Wales in 1283. In 1535, Wales joined in English legal system (so they have the same laws). The capital city is Cardiff

Northern Ireland

The north-east part of the island of Ireland chose to stay in the United Kingdom when the rest of Ireland voted for independence in 1921. There has been a lot of violence on the island since then, as some people want the whole island to be united. The capital of Northern Island is Belfast.

England

- This shows the United Kingdom (and the Republic of Ireland)

- Highlight the area of England

- Have a read and then quiz questions after

How many countries are in the United Kingdom?

1. 1
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Which country is not in the U.K.?

1. Northern Ireland
2. (The Republic of) Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales

What is the capital of Scotland?

1. Belfast
2. Edinburgh
3. Dublin
4. Cardiff

Discussion - How do you think the cultures of the different countries in the United Kingdom are similar/different?

Food

This is a Full English_____?
What food can you see?

Which takeaway food is the most popular in England?

1. Fish and Chips (British)
2. Indian
3. Chinese
4. Pizza

Religion

What are the 6 biggest religions

in England (in order of size)?

Christianity

Atheism (no religion)

Islam 

Hinduism

Judaism

Buddhism

Clothes and Fashion

https://youtube.com/shorts/GsC0zP1ldjs?feature=shared

Discussion - What were they wearing? What was the style like (colours, materials, patterns)? Why do you think they dress like this?

Did the clothes look expensive? What season do you think it is?