Geographical Names

Understanding Geographical Names

These names are special proper nouns that we use for different places. We always start them with a big letter.

Examples of Geographical Names

• Continents: Names like Asia, Africa, Europe
• Countries: Names like Brazil, Canada, Japan
• Cities: Names like London, Sydney, Cairo
• Rivers: Names like Nile, Amazon, Mississippi
• Mountains: Names like Mount Everest, Kilimanjaro, Rocky Mountains

Role in Conversation

• When we talk about where we're from: I am from Berlin. 🌍
• Making travel plans: We will fly to Tokyo next month. ✈️
• Talking about the Earth: The Sahara Desert is vast. 🏜️
• Learning about the past: The Pyramids of Giza are ancient. 🏺

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ✅ The right way: The Himalayas are breathtaking. 🏔️
• ❌ Not right: the himalayas are breathtaking. (Forgot the big 'The Himalayas')
• ✅ The right way: Paris is known for the Eiffel Tower. 🗼
• ❌ Not right: paris is known for the Eiffel tower. (Should be 'Paris' and 'Eiffel Tower')
• ✅ The right way: The Amazon flows through Brazil. 🌊
• ❌ Not right: The amazon flows through brazil. (Should be 'Amazon' and 'Brazil')
• ✅ The right way: The Great Wall of China is historic. 🏯
• ❌ Not right: The great wall of china is historic. (Should be 'Great Wall of China')