English is the main language spoken in England, with British English dialect being the most common. Some common phrases used commonly in England are "mate" for friend, "cheers" for thank you, or "fancy" when asking if someone would like or want something.
England uses the British pound sterling (£) as its currency. One pound is made up of 100 pence (p) which is like 100 pennies.
British banknotes also come in different colors, which makes them easier to tell apart. £5.00 pound is a turquoise color, £10.00 is an orange/brown color, £20.00 is purple and £50.00 is red.
A 500 ml bottle of water usually costs around 50 pence to £1.00 in England, which is about $.67 cents to $1.33 U.S. dollar, depending on where you buy it. Supermarkets are generally cheaper for groceries than convenience shops or cafes, just like in the U.S.
The best meal I had this week was the No. 33 Big Breakfast at Café No.33 in Norwich. It was a traditional English-style cooked breakfast with bacon, sausages, fried eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans and sourdough toast. It was the first time I tried beans on toast in England after hearing about it being such a staple, I ended up enjoying it!
