One Minute English for High-Beginners - Level A2

Elise / The Netherlands flag of the Netherlands

What is the difference between the country and countryside?

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Hi, I am Elise, and I'm going to talk about the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside.

So in the countryside, the cities and villages are smaller than big cities, which means they're calmer. There's less traffic and less pollution. So they are usually considered healthier to live in than living in the big city. But some people do find it less interesting or a bit more boring to live in the countryside because the cities offer more entertainment options. Large cities also offer more options in terms of education and employment, but the crime levels are higher too. So it's really a personal choice. Which one do you think is better living in a city or in the countryside? I.

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