Monday, 9 November 2009

National Stereotypes. The English

My dear friend and fellow teacher, Sara Pro, sends this video with activities:

Play the video and complete the sentences. To check the answers, click on comentarios below.

ð In England we have lousy weather but………

ð We live on an island, but ……………………

ð We have a Queen, but………………………

ð We built the EC, but…………………………

ð We have dominated the world, but…………

ð We invented football, but………………………

ð We have the most ridiculous police uniforms, but……………

ð We love a well-tailored suit, but…………

ð We don’t know how to cook, but……………


3 comments:

Mª Jesús said...

THE ENGLISH

 In England we have lousy weather but the girls are always half naked.
 We live on an island, but you get there by train.
 We have a Queen, but her husband is only a prince.
 We built the EC, but in the end we kept the pound.
 We have dominated the world, but also we liked to be dominated
 We invented football, but our national team is run by an Italian.
 We have the most ridiculous police uniforms, but somehow it seems to work.
 We love a well-tailored suit, but we also love a well-tailored dress.
 We don’t know how to cook, but we make good biscuits.

Cristina said...

A very interesting advertisement!It shows us how Enhlish people really are.I enjoyed it very much.The exercise was very useful .Thanks a lot!!!

Unknown said...

Yes, interesting, useful and I'd add funny.