General
What are the 3 most-spoken languages in the world?
Mandarine Chinese, Spanish, English
What is the American word for "biscuit"?
cookie
American word for "taxi"
cab
In or to a foreign country or countries. Outside of your country.
abroad
When did the Celts go to Britain?
Approximately 700 BC
When did the Normans go to Britain?
1066
Name 5 professions or fields in which English as a second language is used.
advertising, aviation, diplomacy, international business, pop music, science, sport, technology, tourism
What is the British word for "apartment"?
flat
British word for "truck"
Lorry
The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location. For example, going to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
to go sightseeing
When did the Romans go to Britain?
AD 43
What language did the Normans speak?
French
Name 5 countries where English is a native or official language
Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States...
British word for "gas"
petrol
American word for "pavement"
sidewalk
A thing you buy when you are on holiday to remind you of the place or to give as presents to your friends and family. For example, a magnet or a keychain.
Souvenir
What language did the Anglo-Saxons speak?
Germanic dialects
When was Middle English spoken?
Approximately AD 1100-1500
How many native English speakers are there in the world?
Approximately 400 million people
British word for "pharmacy"
chemist's
British word for "garbage" or "trash"
rubbish, waste
All the things you can see around you, like the mountains or trees.
landscape, scenery
Anglo-Saxon is also known as what?
Old English
In which situations was French spoken in Britain during the period of Middle English?
law, school, administration, military, food, fashion, social life
How many total English speakers (native and non-native) are there in the world?
Approximately 1.35 billion people
American word for "lift"
elevator
American word for "jumper"
sweater
Buildings or cities that are old and becoming destroyed by time. For example, the colosseum in Rome
Ancient ruins
Where did the Vikings come from?
Norway, Sweden, Denmark / Scandinavia
When did people begin speaking Modern English?
Approximately AD 1600