Communication Patterns
America is well-known ( famous) for its landmark such as:
You can’t think of America without thinking of…
You can’t talk about American food without mentioning…
A classic American meal would have to be…
One thing that stands out about American culture is…
Americans are often described as being…
If you’re planning a trip to the US, you should definitely try to visit…
My number one tip for visitors is to…
Geography & Landscape
Vast plains /væst pleɪnz/
National park /ˈnæʃnəl pɑːrk/
Coast to coast /koʊst tə koʊst/
Diverse landscapes /daɪˈvɜːrs ˈlændskeɪps/
Metropolitan area /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlɪtən ˈeriə/
Suburbs /ˈsʌbɜːrbz/
The Grand Canyon /ðə ɡrænd ˈkænjən/
The Rocky Mountains /ðə ˈrɑːki ˈmaʊntənz/
Culture & Lifestyle
Road trip /roʊd trɪp/
Hollywood /ˈhɑːliwʊd/
Jazz music /dʒæz ˈmjuːzɪk/
Thanksgiving /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
Super Bowl /ˈsuːpər boʊl/
Individualism /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/
American Dream /əˈmerɪkən driːm/
Consumer culture /kənˈsuːmər ˈkʌltʃər/
Pop culture /pɑːp ˈkʌltʃər/
Informal /ɪnˈfɔːrml/ fresh
Cuisine & Iconic Foods
top of the list is = the first
Hamburger (Burger) /ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/
Barbecue (BBQ) /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/
Fast food chain /fæst fuːd tʃeɪn/
Diner /ˈdaɪnər/
Apple pie /ˈæpl paɪ/
Food truck /fuːd trʌk/
Brunch /brʌntʃ/
Buffalo wings /ˈbʌfəloʊ wɪŋz/
People & Society
Melting pot /ˈmeltɪŋ pɑːt/
Diverse /daɪˈvɜːrs/
Entrepreneurial spirit /ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜːriəl ˈspɪrɪt/
Outgoing /ˌaʊtˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Patriotic /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
Politically divided /pəˈlɪtɪkli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
Freedom of speech /ˈfriːdəm əv spiːtʃ/
Competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/
Landmarks & Symbols
Statue of Liberty /ˈstætʃuː əv ˈlɪbərti/
The White House /ðə waɪt haʊs/
Golden Gate Bridge /ˌɡoʊldən ɡeɪt brɪdʒ/
Skyscraper /ˈskaɪskreɪpər/
Route 66 /ruːt ˌsɪkstiˈsɪks/
Bald eagle /bɔːld ˈiːɡl/
Stars and Stripes /stɑːrz ənd straɪps/
Wall Street /wɔːl striːt/
my perfect choice
- What are some famous cities in the USA?
- Can you name an iconic American food?
- What are the colors of the American flag?
- Who is the current President of the United States?
- What is a famous American holiday you know?
- How does the concept of the “melting pot” reflect American society?
- Could you describe what a typical American “road trip” experience might look like?
- How do the diverse landscapes of America, from mountains to plains, influence the lifestyles of people in different regions?
- What does the “entrepreneurial spirit” mean in the context of American business and innovation?
- Why is the Super Bowl considered more than just a sports event in American culture?
- What role do fast food chains play in the daily life and diet of many Americans?
- What do you think the skyscraper symbolizes about American cities like New York?
- How has Hollywood shaped the world’s perception of the United States?
- In what ways is American society often described as being very competitive?
- Why is Thanksgiving such an important holiday for American families?
- In your opinion, what does the “American Dream” mean to people today, and is it still achievable?
- What do you believe is America’s most significant cultural export, and has its global impact been more positive or negative?
- How do common stereotypes about Americans (e.g., being loud, very outgoing) compare to the reality?
- The US is known for its “freedom of speech”, but this can also lead to conflict. What are your thoughts on finding a balance?
- If you could visit any place in the USA to understand its culture better, would you choose a bustling metropolitan area like New York, or travel through the small towns on Route 66? Why?
