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 Do
you love America and American English?
Then you are going to love these pages. If you are
planning to come to America as a student, for travel, or
you simply love everything American then Fun Easy
English is your place to begin your journey. Pick your
favorite state below and find out everything you always
wanted to know. Great English reading practice. |
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United States of America
The United States of America is located on the
continent of North America. There are 50 states in
the U.S. Forty-eight of the states form the
contiguous United States. The U.S. borders on Canada
to the north, and Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to
the south. On the east coast, the U.S. is bordered
by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west coast it is
bordered by the Pacific Ocean.
To the northwest of Canada is the state of Alaska.
The state of Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean,
southwest of California.
In addition to the 50 states, the U.S. has several
territories and possessions, located in the
Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. |
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United States of America Facts |
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Capital |
Washington D.C. - District of
Columbia |
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Nickname |
America |
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Motto |
In God We Trust |
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National Independence |
July 4, 1776 |
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Origin of Name |
The name America was coined by Martin Waldseemüller
from Americus Vespucius, the Latinized version of
the name of Amerigo Vespucci (1454–1512), the
Italian explorer who mapped South America's east
coast and the Caribbean Sea in the early 16th
century. |
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Largest Cities |
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston,
Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego,
Dallas, San Jose |
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Border Countries and Oceans |
Canada, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean,
Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean |
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Area |
3,615,123 sq. mi. (9,375,720 sq. km.) |
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National Bird |
Bald Eagle |
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National Flower |
Rose |
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National Tree |
Oak |
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National Anthem |
The Star-Spangled Banner |
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Population |
325.7 million (2017) |
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Highest Point |
Mt. McKinley, Alaska, 20,320 ft. (6194 m.) above sea
level |
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Lowest Point |
Death Valley, California, 282 ft (86 m.) below sea
level |
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Largest State |
Alaska |
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Smallest State |
Rhode Island |
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Cool America |
 About the U.S.A.
About the U.S.A. is an American
Studies reader that examines the customs, government, and history of the
United States of America. The text provides a wealth of information on U.S.
geography and history; the roles of local, state, and federal government;
national holidays and symbols; the Constitution; and citizenship. The book,
which was written for intermediate to advanced learners of English, contains
a range of activities for language students to practice listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. (opens to a new PDF window)
Great English reading
practice. |
 About
America
Learn about the fascinating history and government of
the United States of America. Lessons include content on
American Government, American History, and Integrated
Civics. Handouts with interactive games and
student-centered activities encompass all four language
skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Great English reading practice for
beginning to intermediate students. |
 American Teens Talk!
Americans Teens Talk! is a collection of interviews of
American high school students. Each interview is accompanied by vocabulary
notes and discussion questions. The interviews in American Teens Talk! give
learners a view into the lives of adolescents in the U.S. Through the
written format of the interviews, learners are able to increase their
vocabulary, practice their reading and listening skills, engage in
discussions, and learn more about U.S. culture. These
interviews come with audio programs.
Great English listening and
reading |
 Sing Out Loud Children's Songs
Sing Out Loud Children's Songs includes popular children's songs in the U.S.A. Posters accompany the
individual Sing Out Loud Children's Songs. These
songs come with audio programs.
Great English listening and reading
practice. |
 Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs
The Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs
collection contains 13 traditional American folk songs and song lyrics.
Listen to the songs online, read the lyrics, and collect the posters that
accompany the songs. These
songs come with audio programs.
Great English listening and reading
practice. |
 Sing Out Loud American Rhythms
Do you love music? Want to use it
to learn English? Check out the hip-hop inspired song "Peace" from Sing Out
Loud American Rhythms. American Rhythms includes a variety of musical genres
from many different artists in the U.S.A. These songs will appeal to teens
and young adults. These
songs come with audio programs.
Great English listening and reading
practice. |
 Route
66 - Famous American Road
U.S. Route 66 (US 66 or Route 66), also known as the Will Rogers Highway, the
Main Street of America or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways in
the U.S. Highway System. The highway, which became one of the most famous roads
in the United States, originally ran from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri,
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending in Santa Monica,
California, near Los Angeles, covering a total of 2,448 miles (3,940 km). It was
recognized in popular culture by both the hit song "(Get Your Kicks on) Route
66" and the Route 66 television show in the 1960s. |
Route 66: The Highway That's the Best
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
Chicago: The Start of Route 66
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
Going West for Decades on Route 66
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
Arizona: The Spirit of Route 66
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
Route 66 California: The End of the Trail
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
Ten Must-See Route 66 Attractions
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
Four Famous Foods On Route 66
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
International Tourists Drawn to Route 66
(Beginner - Listening)
A video lesson which shows you an interesting place in America.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Great English listening practice.
This video shows travel along Route 66, the most famous road in
America. |
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