Origins of English
house, loaf, Wednesday
Name three words that have an Anglo Saxon origin in the English language.
candy and sweets
What is an example of a British word that is different in the U.S?
It can describe the values, convictions and attitudes that people share in a society.
What is culture?
You need to include 'please', 'thank you' and 'sorry' as many times as possible in your conversations
Give an example of stereotypical "Englishness"
Kiwi
What is both a fruit, a bird and a nickname for a people group?
around 10,000 words
How many words still exist in English today with a Norman origin?
Geographical boundaries
If accents don't follow political boundaries, what kinds of boundaries do they follow?
a shared language of communication
What is a lingua franca?
July 4th
What's another common reference to Independence Day in the U.S.?
Canberra, Aukland, Otttawa
What are the capital cities of Australia, New Zealand and Canada?
They went to Canada to farm, fish and trade in furs. They went to the Caribbean for the plantations and slave labour. They sent their criminals to Australia.
Why did the British go to Canada, the Caribbean and Australia?
words like 'traffic jam', 'air conditioning' and 'department store'
Give examples of words that the British took over from America
They are inextricably intertwined
What is the relationship between language and culture?
Washington D.C. and London
What are the capital cities of the U.K. and the U.S.A
Rabbit Proof Fence
Name a famous book about the struggles of Aborigines in Australia?
Aber- (like Aberystwyth)
What is a Celtic prefix from a place name that show it's roots?
'Ward' and 'guard'
What is an example of a doublet (Loan words)?
It has pros and cons. A pro is that communication becomes easier and misunderstandings decrease. A con is that other languages and therefore cultures are becoming extinct, which results in a loss of identity for many people.
Is it good that one language is so important in the world? Why/ why not?
What is a difference and a similarity between football/soccer and American football?
Captain James Cook
Which British person is credited with finding and settling Australia?
bropor
What is the Old English/Anglo Saxon translation of 'brother'?
socioeconomic factors, generation, ethnicity and race, individual factors
What do accents vary by?
Italian has the association of pleasant memories – warm holidays abroad, trips to the opera. Chinese is still regarded in the West as a huge joke and radio comedians can even raise a snigger by speaking mock-Chinese
Give an example of how our attitudes to language can cause prejudice.
Veteran's Day and Memorial Day
What are two American public holidays that show gratitude to soldiers?
Te Reo
What is the language of the first people to live in New Zealand?