What is it like to live in these countries?
I'm looking for people who have been in the following countries or live in them, because I'm writing a story and the main characters live in these places:
England/Britain
Spain/Portugal/Any Spanish speaking country
India/Saudi Arabia/Any hot and arid desert country
Russia/Any cold country with lots of tundra and bundling up: not Antarctica
Please fill out the following form in the comments if you have been to any of these countries or live in them:
Name of country:
Common girl names there:
Common boy names there:
Staple foods:
Climate:
Best tourist attractions:
The average house:
The average family:
Wildlife, plants, or other:
If possible, some words in their language and what they are in English:
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I was born in Great Britain. It is very much like America but it is slightly more busier. Education is pushed to the limit and you learn a lot more in year six because of the SAT's. You learn things like: pi, reproduction ect, ect...
DemiLovato567
It has a very large economy and it is a good place to live. tourism is one reason why we are more fortunate and we often offer money to less fortunate
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on May 26, 2016
on May 26, 2016
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I was born in japan, I moved to canada when I was 3. I'll be going to the u.s.a next year
Cool! I don't speak that much Japanese... Only Sayonara if that's how you spell it.
on February 05, 2015
on February 05, 2015
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do you by any chance need someone german? :D
YES I love Germany!! Sprechen sie Deutsch? I do!!!!! But not that much -_-
on February 05, 2015
on February 04, 2015
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I'm British.
And this is the last bit so far:
All of a sudden, Alicia raises her hand and asks to go to the washroom. At the same time, Paul asks to go to the nurse. And Robert is waving his arms as if he’s having a fit. But, then again, my nanny Alice is a mind doctor and she says he has something along the lines of audio-ism.
“Attention! Class, stand up!” shouts the See More▼ teacher, with a red face. Paul stands up and so does Alicia, but Robert jumps up with so much force that he knocks the table over. I try not to laugh. The teacher sighs and gives Robert a rapping on the knuckles. And that’s when I knew we were in for a long day.
All of a sudden, Alicia raises her hand and asks to go to the washroom. At the same time, Paul asks to go to the nurse. And Robert is waving his arms as if he’s having a fit. But, then again, my nanny Alice is a mind doctor and she says he has something along the lines of audio-ism.
“Attention! Class, stand up!” shouts the See More▼ teacher, with a red face. Paul stands up and so does Alicia, but Robert jumps up with so much force that he knocks the table over. I try not to laugh. The teacher sighs and gives Robert a rapping on the knuckles. And that’s when I knew we were in for a long day.
on February 04, 2015
on February 04, 2015
Still more:
I rush into my form just in time for the bell to ring. Sliding into my seat, I get out my work from the previous school day and hold it in the air. The teacher slowly walks around, gathering the papers. Iris, Robert, and Paul have forgotten theirs again, so the teacher gives them each a rapping on the knuckles with his yardstick. The room is as quiet See More▼ as a mouse as the teacher stands at the front.
“The first lesson of the day is arithmetic.” booms the teacher. He points to something on the board and begins explaining it, but I don’t listen because my attention is on Paul. He’s whispering to Alicia and slipping a note to Robert. I try to stare straight ahead, so the teacher won’t associate me with them, but I’m so curious that I stay looking at them.
I rush into my form just in time for the bell to ring. Sliding into my seat, I get out my work from the previous school day and hold it in the air. The teacher slowly walks around, gathering the papers. Iris, Robert, and Paul have forgotten theirs again, so the teacher gives them each a rapping on the knuckles with his yardstick. The room is as quiet See More▼ as a mouse as the teacher stands at the front.
“The first lesson of the day is arithmetic.” booms the teacher. He points to something on the board and begins explaining it, but I don’t listen because my attention is on Paul. He’s whispering to Alicia and slipping a note to Robert. I try to stare straight ahead, so the teacher won’t associate me with them, but I’m so curious that I stay looking at them.
on February 04, 2015
Ok there's more I just couldn't post it (it was too long :P ) :
I’m halfway done with my meal when a sharp hand smacks me across the face. “Poppy!” shrieks someone I recognize to be Alice, our nanny. “Get to school! You’ll be late for your first lesson!” With that, she slams my schoolbag on the table and ushers me out the door.
The bitter wind nips at my thin See More▼ flannel jacket. I wrap my arms tighter around my schoolbag, which is weighted down with my schoolbooks and notebook. The sound of pencils rattling in my pencil case fills my ears as I begin running to the school in the distance. If anyone’s late, the teacher will spank us.
I’m halfway done with my meal when a sharp hand smacks me across the face. “Poppy!” shrieks someone I recognize to be Alice, our nanny. “Get to school! You’ll be late for your first lesson!” With that, she slams my schoolbag on the table and ushers me out the door.
The bitter wind nips at my thin See More▼ flannel jacket. I wrap my arms tighter around my schoolbag, which is weighted down with my schoolbooks and notebook. The sound of pencils rattling in my pencil case fills my ears as I begin running to the school in the distance. If anyone’s late, the teacher will spank us.
on February 04, 2015
Ok does this sound like a normal morning to you?
I am woken up in the morning by the sun’s harsh light shining in my eyes. I roll over, wishing that the school would be closed forever. But immediately I mentally curse myself - what a selfish girl I am! I don’t wish others any harm. A smile crosses my face, though, when I think of those who enjoy going to that See More▼ wretched building.
“Poppy!” a shrill voice yells. “It’s time for your morning meal! Now have a wash and get down here!”
I roll my eyes and reluctantly climb out of my warm bed. In the washroom, I allow myself a short time under hot water before giving in to the cold that always dominates our mornings. I get out of the washroom and dress myself in crisp undergarments, a navy blue skirt and cardigan, a white button down shirt, lavender stockings, and lace-up brown boots. Then I head down the stairs to the kitchen, where a plate is sitting on the table.
I am woken up in the morning by the sun’s harsh light shining in my eyes. I roll over, wishing that the school would be closed forever. But immediately I mentally curse myself - what a selfish girl I am! I don’t wish others any harm. A smile crosses my face, though, when I think of those who enjoy going to that See More▼ wretched building.
“Poppy!” a shrill voice yells. “It’s time for your morning meal! Now have a wash and get down here!”
I roll my eyes and reluctantly climb out of my warm bed. In the washroom, I allow myself a short time under hot water before giving in to the cold that always dominates our mornings. I get out of the washroom and dress myself in crisp undergarments, a navy blue skirt and cardigan, a white button down shirt, lavender stockings, and lace-up brown boots. Then I head down the stairs to the kitchen, where a plate is sitting on the table.
on February 04, 2015
on February 04, 2015
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i live in russia!
OOOOOHHHHH O.O Seriously??? I'm Russian!!!
on February 04, 2015
on February 04, 2015
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I don't think anyone wants to know any American names... Or anything like that... I sad now... :(
on August 11, 2015