Valentine’s Day Bootcamp Quiz

Valentine’s Day Bootcamp Quiz

0 comments

How romantic are you?

Are you able to sweep your Valentine off of their feet with your charm or do your actions lead to you having a quiet cup of tea with the curtains drawn alone?

Test out your romantic prowess with our Valentin’s Boot Camp and see how your partner, or future partner, really sees you.

After doing this tongue-in-cheek quiz … you will know just how good your Valentine’s day is going to be…

Happy?  …. Sad? …. Don’t care? …

  • Do you need to stay at home, in a dark room with a cup of tea on Valentine’s night?
  • Do you have hope, but you still need to do a little work on your romantic side?
  •  Are a bit of a smooth operator? If so, Valentine’s day should go without a hitch for you.
  • Is your first name Romeo or Juliette? – happy Valentine’s day to you if it is!
  • Is any available person not safe on Valentine’s day with you on the loose!

Enough of this – let’s see how you do …

Can you survive our Valentine’s Boot Camp quiz?

Will you woo your Valentine on February 14th or will your Valentine see through you? Check out this tongue-in-cheek quiz to see if you are really a true romantic or just an imposter ! The Boot Camp experience is known for being tough, so get ready for our tough questions to put you through your romantic paces. Take a deep breath,.... go..........
What do you remember about 2024?

What do you remember about 2024?

0 comments

Did 2024 pass in a blur for you or were there events which stood out for you? Maybe the Paris Olympics, maybe the US election, maybe cultural events,  We have it all in our End of Year Quiz, which is not only a great way to jog your memory,  but it’s also a fantastic way to review vocabulary covering a wide range of topics. Let’s not forget grammar either, this is a great way to hone your knowledge of forming questions in the past tense.

If you are learning in a class, why not make up your own quizzes about people in the group. That would be fun !!

Let us know if we missed anything you think is important.

 

What do you remember about 2024?

1 / 20

1. The star of the Paris Olympics was Léon Marchand winning the most medals of any competitor in the Games. How many medals did he win?

2 / 20

2. Keeping on the theme of the Paris Olympics, these cute creatures were the mascots of the Games. They were called a Phryge. What did they represent?

 

3 / 20

3. Who did US President Joe Biden pardon ?

4 / 20

4. Which group popular in the 1990s reunited in 2024 promising a concert tour in 2025?

5 / 20

5. The Word of the Year according to the Collins dictionary was Brat. What does it mean in the new context?

6 / 20

6. Canada pushed the ban on smoking to another level. What measure did they pass?

7 / 20

7. Keeping on the topic of bans for health reasons, both physical and mental. What was banned in New South Wales, Australia? This measure may well snowball into a global ban in 2025.

8 / 20

8. The Notre Dame Catheral reopened in time for Christmas 2024 after 5 years of reconstruction following a devastating fire. How much did the whole restoration cost, much of the money being donated.

9 / 20

9. Still in France, our home, how many Prime Ministers did France have in 2024?

25 Off The Wall Facts about France

10 / 20

10. Showbiz: The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super bowl this year agains the San Francisco 49ers Who was the most famous spectator with cameras focused on them sometimes more than the match itself?

11 / 20

11. This year has seen over 300 million people go to the polls in many countries. Which country from the list below did NOT have an election?

UK Election Quiz - for those who have wondered what it is all about

12 / 20

12. In football, which country won the Euro football Cup?

13 / 20

13. Which tennis star retired in 2024 and all his rivals cried their eyes out?

14 / 20

14. Are you interested in the environment? In which country was the COP 29 held?

How man is ruining the environment

15 / 20

15. Elon Musk made many headlines in 2024, but perhaps his most interesting one was a world first after part of the rocket Starship was returned safely to the launch pad, thereby paving the way for a reusable rocket. What are the arms of the  "catching" structure known as?

16 / 20

16. Which film achieved the highest global box office sales in 2024?

17 / 20

17. We all experienced a gigantic I.T. outage in July which created chaos at airports, hospitals, supermarkets and businesses around the world. But what actually caused it?

18 / 20

18. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who ran for president in this year’s US election, said he once had what in his brain?

19 / 20

19. Breaking, formally known as break dancing, was introduced in the 2024 Olympics in an attempt to include more contemporary sports. However one of the competitor's performance  went viral for which reason?

20 / 20

20. In December the travel guide Lonely Planet said which city will be THE city to visit in 2025?

Planning a holiday getaway

Your score is

0%

How to make the perfect cup of coffee comprehension quiz

How to make the perfect cup of coffee comprehension quiz

0 comments

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy coffee, and that’s pretty close”

Does this quote speak to you? Lots of people love to start their day with a cup of coffee….. but it’s more complicated than you think.

In the quiz we dive into the world of coffee.

First listen to the podcast and then you can test your comprehension and knowledge with this quiz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEl-jlhTuyY

 

All about coffee

1 / 20

Let's start with a quick question about your coffee preferences..... which coffee is your "go to" choice?

There is no right or wrong answer, so just move on to the next question when you're ready.

2 / 20

Where was coffee said to have been "invented"?

3 / 20

How would you define the word "brew" as mentioned in the podcast?

4 / 20

Chris mentions the word "creama" many times in the podcast. What is it exactly?

5 / 20

How is espresso different from other coffee brewing methods?

6 / 20

What is the primary reason behind coffee’s stimulating effects?

Ten reasons why training so often fails

7 / 20

What are the two most commonly grown types of coffee beans?

8 / 20

Which country is the biggest producer of coffee?

9 / 20

How would you define the word "grind" as mentioned in the podcast?

10 / 20

Where does the word espresso come from?

11 / 20

As mentioned in the podcast, coffee is the 2nd most traded product in the world. So worldwide, about how many ships are being used to transport coffee every day?

Ocean liner

12 / 20

While wine is said to have about 400 distinct flavor characteristics, how many does coffee exhibit?

13 / 20

What day in Japan is known as the official Coffee Day?

14 / 20

Which European country consumes the most coffee?

European Union Facts Quiz

15 / 20

How long will a coffee plant typically produce coffee if it is well cared for?

16 / 20

How long does it take for a coffee tree to reach maturity

17 / 20

According to Chris which factors go together to produce a really tasty cup of coffee?

18 / 20

How did the term cappuccino originate?

19 / 20

About how many espresso beans are required to make one espresso?

20 / 20

 

And finally, which coffee is said to be the most expensive coffee in the world? Chris talks enthusiastically about it in the podcast.

Your score is

0%

Our Travel Guide to Australia

Our Travel Guide to Australia

0 comments

17, March, 2025

Episode 225: Our travel guide to Australia

In this podcast you can hear our recommendations about travelling in Australia and also some of the things to avoid.

Our Travel Guide to Australia

by English Podcasts

Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this podcast we ask ourselves is it really worth travelling thousands of miles to visit Australia, it’s certainly a long way from everywhere! Tune in to what we recommend and what we say should be avoided. 

Notes

Is Australia on your Bucket List ?

Over 5 million people visit Australia every year, it’s one of the most exotic, varied and huge countries to visit.  The original inhabitants are known as the First Australians, and in 1770 Captian Cook claimed the land for the British monarchy and it became a convict colony in 1788.

The country is still part of the British Commonwealth and King Charles is Head of State, and indeed is an unusual mix of British culture and exotic landscapes.

In this podcast we talk about Sydney, Hamiliton Island in the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru formally known as Ayres Rock.

     

 

 

.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Language notes

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

Think about what you know about Australia, which words do you expect to hear?

Try the first 10 questions of the quiz to check your knowledge.

AFTER LISTENING

Tr the second part of the quiz to check your comprehension.

The quiz:

https://english-podcasts.com/a-holiday-guide-to-australia-what-to-do-and-what-to-expect/

 There is also a transcript available if you need extra help.

.

 

 

 

 

 

Stay Tuned For Our Latest Episodes

Subscribe to our Facebook group and page, our Youtube channel and to our Instagram to get all the latest podcasts, quizzes and blog posts.

Start Listening Today!

View Episodes

Contact Us

hello@english-podcasts.com

Paris Olympic Games; Then and Now

Paris Olympic Games; Then and Now

0 comments

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have started.

Paris has hosted the Games on several occasions so now’s the time to find out more about it.

This quiz of 25 amazing questions will help you learn vocabulary, check grammar and above all amaze you with fun facts.

So, get on your marks….. ready, steady, GO !!

Paris Olympic Games; Then and Now

Would your table manners shock the world?

Would your table manners shock the world?

0 comments

Discover global cultures through this table etiquette quiz.

As a language learner you will come across really useful vocabulary which we sometimes overlook when learning a new language.

Also the quiz will get you thinking about different cultures and our relationship with food.

Bon appétit !!

Would your table manners shock the world?

1 / 22

In most restaurants in the world we TIP at the end of the meal. What do you think is the original meaning of the word tip?

2 / 22

Keeping in the theme about tipping, in which country is a 20% tip expected?

3 / 22

Asking Polite questions in English

However, in some countries tipping is considered an insult, where is this the case?

4 / 22

10 Killer Questions Emmanuel

Seasoning is an important part of the meal, but in which country should you never ask for more salt or pepper?

5 / 22

If you are offered a cup of ‘cafezinho’ (‘black coffee’), accept it unless you have a good reason to refuse. In this country, coffee is a symbol of hospitality and is widely consumed.

6 / 22

In which country, it is advised to slurp away when eating noodles with chopsticks?

7 / 22

In this country, no one is permitted to take a bite until the oldest person has started eating — a custom that’s viewed as a sign of great respect.

8 / 22

When dining in Thailand, what should you do with your fork?

9 / 22

In many restaurants around the world the waiter asks you to test the wine before pouring it to other guests. Why?

10 / 22

During a formal dinner in Britain, how should you break the break?

11 / 22

In which culture is it impolite to leave your chopsticks sticking upright in a bowl of rice?

12 / 22

In which country, using a knife and fork to eat a taco, would make you look like a snob.

13 / 22

In which country, eating with your hand is part of the culture and you should only eat with you right hand?

14 / 22

In France when you clink glasses in "cheers", what should you do or else people consider that you're very rude?

15 / 22

In which country is it considered rude to refuse a second helping?

16 / 22

What is considered the correct way to eat peas in the UK?

17 / 22

In France - the word pourboire means a tip - what does it directly translate to? 

18 / 22

In which culture is it customary to offer a toast before taking the first sip of a beverage?

19 / 22

In which country is it acceptable to place or hands on the table but ever your elbows?

20 / 22

In this country, burping after a meal is not considered rude. In fact, it indicates to your host or the chef that you enjoyed your meal.

21 / 22

Can you name the food?

In many countries, finishing your meal is a sign you enjoyed it - but in which country should you never finish your whole plate (it accuses the host of being stingy with the food)?

22 / 22

In which culture is it customary to say "bon appétit" or its equivalent before starting a meal?

Your score is

0%

Why not listen to some of our other podcasts about food….

The first episode in a series of 6 restaurant podcasts :

Expressing likes, dislikes and preferences :

Test your knowledge of the most well known foods:

History of Food Quiz

Try this quiz to whet your taste buds, expand your general knowledge and your English vocabulary.

You may not know the answer immediately so try to consider which answer options are probable, likely, possible, highly unlikely or just a joke !

Enjoy and Bon Appétit. 

 

English Podcasts

Pin It on Pinterest