Quizzes

The British don't only throw pies at Rupert Murdoch, they like to use them in idiomatic expressions, too. Test your knowledge of British food — and idioms — in our short quiz. We hope it makes you hungry for more!

They're instantly recognizable, memorable and often take on more meaning than was initially intended. They're the slogans that become common catchphrases.

English-speakers are often indirect when describing people's physical appearance, particularly in work situations. Would you know what expressions to use to talk about your colleagues?

Surprise your colleagues — use South African English during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This language is unique. It uses  words from Afrikaans — which is similar to Dutch — as well as from the country’s many African languages.

Are you one of the lucky people to be doing business in South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup? If you're not, you can still have fun doing our quiz on South African English. Do you know if our advice is true or false?

The British know what makes a good breakfast: bacon and eggs. And they also know how to use idioms that contain food vocabulary. Find out if you can, too. Take our short quiz on British traditions.

Robert Gibson, our intercultural expert, looks at the advantages and disadvantage of working in a virtual team in "Together apart", Business Spotlight 2/2010. You can test your understanding of what's important for virtual teams here.

Hugh Laurie is a quintessential British actor who stars in an American series. This doesn't mean that he can understand Americans all the time, however. Find out if you can in our test.