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It is well known that Spanish is the most common foreign language in the states but did you know that Chinese is the second most common foreign language in New York and Tagalog is a language that is very familiar to many Californians? According to Slate, German is the most common second language, particularly in […]
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The US is so big there are endless things to visit! There are cities, mountains, beaches, and deserts. Some parts of the US are world famous. Car and plane are the most common ways to travel. Some things are very far apart, so driving can take many hours or even days. Some people make a
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Americans say many particular things. They share many words and phrases with English speakers in other countries, but some things are unique to the US! In the US, it is very important to be polite. Don’t forget to say please, thank you, and excuse me! Americans say that actions speak louder than words, which means
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Americans have many fun songs for children. Some of the songs have dances, others have nonsense words, or maybe they are just fun to sing. One of the most famous songs is Happy Birthday. Americans of all ages sing this for birthdays. Often, they serve cake and light candles. When the song is over, the
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American Common Names Americans have names from all over the world and from every religion. Americans have many backgrounds, so their names come from all places. Most people speak English, so many people have English names. They also have German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Spanish, or other names! Some people even invent names. Some
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American history has many different stories to it. The most important thing about the United States is that Americans come from all over the world. Throughout the history of the United States, people have come to the land looking for a new life in a new place. American culture is what it is because of
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The United States is a very large country, and Americans come from all over the world. Because the country is so big, each part of it can be very different! Still, there are some things that tie everyone together. Schools may be different than you are used to. Many children ride big yellow buses to
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geography and nature England is on the island of Great Britain, which also includes Scotland and Wales. England is the largest country on the island, taking up two-thirds of the area on the island! It is surrounded by the Irish Sea, North Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean, but it is very close to the mainland
geography and nature The United States of America is the third or fourth largest country in the whole world! It’s kind of funny that they don’t know if it is third or fourth, huh? This is because China and India both think that certain parts of the border between their countries belong to them. If
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America is an amazing place to explore with children of all ages. With 50 States covering over 3.7 million miles, there is an adventure for all ages. So, jump in your car and fasten your seat belts!
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America uses a lot of food-related phrases when describing itself! It has long been known as a “melting pot” because it is the home of people from all over the world who blend together, but more recently it has also been described as a “salad” because each group also manages to remain unique. It seems
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Traditional American values come from America’s history. Americans value freedom and independence for their country, families and themselves. Americans also believe in the value of hard work and education to become successful in life, and that being able to make your own way in the world without help is a good thing. Privacy is valued
Around the world, American’s are known as people who say what they think, but Americans do value “small talk” or chatting before talking about important things. Swear words and insults to another person’s race, religion, or gender are not acceptable in American conversations. Americans like to look each other in the eye when they are
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Duck, Duck, Goose is a game played by children across America. Children sit in a circle and one player, the “fox”, walks around the circle tapping each player’s head and saying “duck” until the fox taps one player’s head and calls out “goose!” The goose must jump up, chase the fox around the circle and
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America has many folk tales. One favorite character is Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack who was also a giant and usually had Babe the Blue Ox with him. It is said that Paul Bunyan created the Grand Canyon when he dragged his ax behind him while walking and that the Great Lakes were actually Babe’s original
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Two famous American holidays are the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a yearly celebration of the day the United States declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. Across the country, it is celebrated with parades, fireworks, carnivals, picnics, and decorations in red, white and blue,
Traditional American clothing was different during different times in history and different areas of the country. What someone wore also depended on their job and what country their family came from before living in America. Each Native American tribe has different styles of ceremonial costume though many of them wore clothes made from a kind
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Typical American food is different across the country. New England is known for seafood, particularly lobster, and a creamy soup called clam chowder made with clams and potatoes. The Southern states are known for “soul food” like collard greens (leafy greens), chicken and dumplings, black-eyed peas and cornbread. Grits (ground, boiled corn) is a popular
It goes like this…What do you call a person who knows 3 languages?-TrilingualWhat do you call a person who knows 2 languages?-BilingualWhat do you call a person who only speaks 1 language?-hmm, American? We are not sure if this joke reflects the truth as more than 30 million Americans speak another language besides English at
geography and nature England is on the island of Great Britain, which also includes Scotland and Wales. England is the largest country on the island, taking up two-thirds of the area on the island! It is surrounded by the Irish Sea, North Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean, but it is very close to the mainland
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geography and nature The United States of America is the third or fourth largest country in the whole world! It’s kind of funny that they don’t know if it is third or fourth, huh? This is because China and India both think that certain parts of the border between their countries belong to them. If
Food Typical American food is different across the country. New England is known for seafood, particularly lobster, and a creamy soup called clam chowder made with clams and potatoes. The Southern states are known for “soul food” like collard greens (leafy greens), chicken and dumplings, black-eyed peas and cornbread. Grits (ground, boiled corn) is a
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