WEBVTT FILE 1 00:00:00.179 --> 00:00:01.250 Hello, Nadia. 2 00:00:01.250 --> 00:00:05.400 I'm going to ask you 25 questions about your home country. 3 00:00:05.400 --> 00:00:09.130 Please answer quickly in 1 or 2 sentences. 4 00:00:09.130 --> 00:00:10.610 Here we go. 5 00:00:10.610 --> 00:00:11.880 What's your name? 6 00:00:11.880 --> 00:00:12.880 Nadia. 7 00:00:12.880 --> 00:00:13.880 Where are you from? 8 00:00:13.880 --> 00:00:15.210 South Africa. 9 00:00:15.210 --> 00:00:17.969 Is Nadia a common name in South Africa? 10 00:00:17.970 --> 00:00:21.079 In the Afrikaans culture, yes, it is. 11 00:00:21.079 --> 00:00:22.690 Which city were you born in? 12 00:00:22.691 --> 00:00:23.691 Pretoria. 13 00:00:23.691 --> 00:00:25.235 What city did you grow up in? 14 00:00:25.235 --> 00:00:26.570 Bloemfontein. 15 00:00:26.570 --> 00:00:28.360 Where did you go to university? 16 00:00:28.360 --> 00:00:31.939 I went to the University of the Free State. 17 00:00:31.939 --> 00:00:35.180 Is English the first language of South Africa? 18 00:00:35.180 --> 00:00:39.820 It's not the first language, but most people can speak English in South Africa. 19 00:00:39.820 --> 00:00:42.862 Are South Africans English native speakers? 20 00:00:42.862 --> 00:00:45.073 Not all of them, no. 21 00:00:45.140 --> 00:00:47.835 Does everyone in South Africa speak English? 22 00:00:47.835 --> 00:00:50.505 Yes, most of them can speak English. 23 00:00:50.505 --> 00:00:53.624 Are South Africans only Caucasian? 24 00:00:53.624 --> 00:00:55.439 No, there are not. 25 00:00:55.439 --> 00:00:58.149 What is your ethnic background? 26 00:00:58.149 --> 00:01:01.900 My ancestors came from the Netherlands. 27 00:01:01.900 --> 00:01:05.188 Is South Africa a safe country? 28 00:01:05.188 --> 00:01:06.969 In some parts, yes. 29 00:01:06.970 --> 00:01:10.200 And there are some parts of the country you need to avoid. 30 00:01:10.200 --> 00:01:12.610 Just like any other country. 31 00:01:12.610 --> 00:01:15.040 What's the capital city of South Africa? 32 00:01:15.040 --> 00:01:17.619 We actually have 3 capital cities. 33 00:01:17.619 --> 00:01:20.970 Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town. 34 00:01:20.970 --> 00:01:23.223 What's the largest city in South Africa? 35 00:01:23.223 --> 00:01:24.828 Johannesburg. 36 00:01:24.828 --> 00:01:27.369 What's the population of South Africa? 37 00:01:27.369 --> 00:01:31.240 We have about 60 million people in South Africa. 38 00:01:31.240 --> 00:01:34.159 Are all ethnic groups equal under the law? 39 00:01:34.159 --> 00:01:35.909 Yes, they are. 40 00:01:35.909 --> 00:01:39.340 Where is the most beautiful place in South Africa? 41 00:01:39.340 --> 00:01:41.188 I'd say Cape Town. 42 00:01:41.188 --> 00:01:43.853 What's the weather like in South Africa? 43 00:01:43.854 --> 00:01:47.299 The weather is really nice in South Africa. 44 00:01:47.299 --> 00:01:49.229 It's warm in the summer. 45 00:01:49.229 --> 00:01:50.630 But not too warm. 46 00:01:50.630 --> 00:01:51.769 And cold in the winter. 47 00:01:51.770 --> 00:01:53.299 But not too cold. 48 00:01:53.299 --> 00:01:57.369 We have some rainy days, but, all in all, it's my favorite weather. 49 00:01:57.369 --> 00:02:01.159 Why did you leave South Africa to come to Korea? 50 00:02:01.159 --> 00:02:06.520 I left South Africa to be an English teacher in South Korea. 51 00:02:06.520 --> 00:02:09.979 When you return to South Africa, what kind of job will you do? 52 00:02:09.979 --> 00:02:12.325 I will still be an English teacher. 53 00:02:12.325 --> 00:02:15.290 Do you recommend people to travel to South Africa? 54 00:02:15.290 --> 00:02:16.490 Yes, definitely. 55 00:02:16.490 --> 00:02:18.930 It's a great place to travel to. 56 00:02:18.930 --> 00:02:22.672 We have beautiful beaches and beautiful mountains. 57 00:02:22.672 --> 00:02:25.540 And we have great animals too. 58 00:02:25.540 --> 00:02:29.480 Do you think it's important for everyone to learn English in South Africa? 59 00:02:29.480 --> 00:02:31.722 Yes, I think it's important. 60 00:02:31.722 --> 00:02:35.749 It opens a lot of doors for people if they can speak English. 61 00:02:35.750 --> 00:02:42.049 Is a South African accent similar to a British or American English accent? 62 00:02:42.049 --> 00:02:45.760 It's similar to a British accent. 63 00:02:45.760 --> 00:02:49.139 What do you think about Nelson Mandela? 64 00:02:49.139 --> 00:02:53.259 When I think about Nelson Mandela, my heart gets very warm. 65 00:02:53.260 --> 00:02:56.889 He was one of our great leaders from our country. 66 00:02:56.889 --> 00:03:00.699 And I think he had such a huge impact. 67 00:03:00.700 --> 00:03:03.139 What is South Africa famous for? 68 00:03:03.139 --> 00:03:07.598 South Africa is famous, I would say for Cape Town. 69 00:03:07.599 --> 00:03:11.762 Which is one of the most visited cities in the world. 70 00:03:11.762 --> 00:03:13.930 Thank you for talking about your country. 71 00:03:13.930 --> 00:03:18.130 I'm sure everyone has a better understanding of South Africa now. 72 00:03:18.130 --> 00:03:19.528 Again, thanks for sharing. 73 00:03:19.528 --> 00:03:21.541 Goodbye.