25 English Questions About South Africa with Nadia

Hello, Nadia.

I'm going to ask you 25 questions about your home country.

Please answer quickly in 1 or 2 sentences.

Here we go.

What's your name?

Nadia.

Where are you from?

South Africa.

Is Nadia a common name in South Africa?

In the Afrikaans culture, yes, it is.

Which city were you born in?

Pretoria.

What city did you grow up in?

Bloemfontein.

Where did you go to university?

I went to the University of the Free State.

Is English the first language of South Africa?

It's not the first language, but most people can speak English in South Africa.

Are South Africans English native speakers?

Not all of them, no.

Does everyone in South Africa speak English?

Yes, most of them can speak English.

Are South Africans only Caucasian?

No, there are not.

What is your ethnic background?

My ancestors came from the Netherlands.

Is South Africa a safe country?

In some parts, yes.

And there are some parts of the country you need to avoid.

Just like any other country.

What's the capital city of South Africa?

We actually have 3 capital cities.

Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town.

What's the largest city in South Africa?

Johannesburg.

What's the population of South Africa?

We have about 60 million people in South Africa.

Are all ethnic groups equal under the law?

Yes, they are.

Where is the most beautiful place in South Africa?

I'd say Cape Town.

What's the weather like in South Africa?

The weather is really nice in South Africa.

It's warm in the summer.

But not too warm.

And cold in the winter.

But not too cold.

We have some rainy days, but, all in all, it's my favorite weather.

Why did you leave South Africa to come to Korea?

I left South Africa to be an English teacher in South Korea.

When you return to South Africa, what kind of job will you do?

I will still be an English teacher.

Do you recommend people to travel to South Africa?

Yes, definitely.

It's a great place to travel to.

We have beautiful beaches and beautiful mountains.

And we have great animals too.

Do you think it's important for everyone to learn English in South Africa?

Yes, I think it's important.

It opens a lot of doors for people if they can speak English.

Is a South African accent similar to a British or American English accent?

It's similar to a British accent.

What do you think about Nelson Mandela?

When I think about Nelson Mandela, my heart gets very warm.

He was one of our great leaders from our country.

And I think he had such a huge impact.

What is South Africa famous for?

South Africa is famous, I would say for Cape Town.

Which is one of the most visited cities in the world.

Thank you for talking about your country.

I'm sure everyone has a better understanding of South Africa now.

Again, thanks for sharing.

Goodbye.