🌍SKILL 6📘 Year 10 · Common core
🌍 Vocabulary & Cultural Themes
Discover the English-speaking world — UK, USA, Commonwealth, traditions, society. Theme: living together, diversity and culture.
💡 Key Notions
▸UK: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland — monarchy, Parliament, NHS, Brexit legacy
▸USA: federal republic, 50 states — diversity, political system, cultural influence
▸Commonwealth: 56 member states — shared history, common institutions, diverse cultures
▸Cultural differences: British understatement, American directness, Australian informality
📝 Vocabulary
monarchymonarchie
"The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy."
parliamentparlement
"The British Parliament is divided into two Houses."
federalfédéral
"The USA is a federal republic with 50 states."
democracydémocratie
"Democracy requires active citizen participation."
constitutionconstitution
"The US Constitution was written in 1787."
commonwealthCommonwealth
"The Commonwealth unites 56 nations and 2.5 billion people."
traditiontradition
"Bonfire Night is a British tradition held on November 5th."
institutioninstitution
"The BBC is one of Britain's most respected institutions."
✍️ Grammar Focus
📝 Exercises — Common core
EX-V1-1FacileEnglish-speaking world quiz
Answer these questions in complete English sentences: 1. What are the four countries that make up the United Kingdom? 2. How many states are in the USA? 3. What is the Commonwealth? 4. Name 3 countries where English is an official language outside the UK and USA.
EX-V1-2IntermédiaireCultural comparison essay intro
Write a short introduction (50-60 words) comparing British and American culture. Use contrast expressions (whereas, while, in contrast to, unlike).
✨ According to your stream
Content adapted to your future stream.
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📊 Economics/SES
Political and economic systems of English-speaking countries — comparisons
Specific vocabulary
welfare stateGDPinequalityfederalelectorallobbypolicytaxation
EX-V1-S1DifficileUK vs USA Political Systems (SES)
Compare the political and social systems of the UK and USA. Focus on: type of government, healthcare, and attitude to inequality. (100-120 words)