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  • 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.

Hello, Nadia.

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