Anglo-Saxons
What tribes belong to Anglo-Saxons?
Angles, Saxons & Jutes
Who were Vikings & when did they come to the British Islas?
The Vikings were raiders, pirates, traders, explorers, and colonizers from today´s Scandinavian area ( today Denmark, Norway, and Sweden )during the 9th to 11th centuries. They often traveled by sea from Scandinavia and took control of areas of Europe and beyond.
Name at least 3 events that enriched English Vocab.
Christianity, Translation of the Bible, Colonisation, Science Revolution, Information Revolution.
What is the English word for the Latin word" abdomen"
belly
What fields did the American & British languages differ in?
Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Pronunciation
Tell at least 5 words of Anglo-Saxon origin.
loaf, wife, house, dog, man, door
Who were Normans' ancestors?
The Normans were Vikings who settled in northwestern France in the 10th and 11th centuries and their descendants.Shake
Who is known as the Father of English Literature?
William Shakespeare
What is the English word for the Latin word " Terra"
Earth
Provide examples of vocab differences between UK & USA English.
UK/USA - chips/ french fries - crisps/ chips - trousers/pants - appartment/flat - trainers/sneakers...
Where were Anglo-Saxons from and when did they come to the British Isles?
They came from Northern Europe -The Netherlands (Holland), Denmark and Northern Germany & started to settle the British Isles in the 5th century.
How many words approximately did Vikings contribute to the English Vocab with?
2000
Who was the queen when the Sun never set on the English Empire?
Queen Victoria
What is the meaning of an acronym: UE
User experience. This refers to the best practices around how people can easily interact with and perform actions within a website or application.
Provide examples of spelling differences between UK & USA English.
UK/USA -colour/color - center/centre - travelled/traveled -behaviour/behavior...
The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain spans approximately six centuries from 410-1066AD. The period used to be known as the Dark Ages. Why?
Mainly because written sources for the early years of the Saxon invasion are scarce. However, most historians now prefer the terms 'early middle ages' or 'early medieval period'.
Who were the people who used the French language in the time of William the Conqueror & who used English?
Royalty, nobility, and aristocracy uses the French language, while common people spoke English.
Tell at least one English word that comes from another continent than Europe? ( America, Africa, Australia, Asia)
America : squash, / Africa: zombie, woo-doo / Australia: boomerang, kangaroo / Asia: joga, nirvana
What is the meaning of an acronym: OOTD
Outfit of the day
Provide examples of pronunciation differences between UK & USA English.
UK/USA - salmon, alluminium, can´t, letter, water...
How did the Anglo-Saxons change Britain?
They replaced the Roman stone buildings with their own wooden ones, and spoke their own language, which gave rise to the English spoken today.
Apart from about 200 castles, the Normans built in the British Isles, they also contributed to the vocabulary. What language/vocab is it?
The formal language connected with the state administration, justice but also a la carte version of meat.
How many languages contributed to developing nowadays English?
350
What is the meaning of the acronym: AMA
Ask me anything. Often used by celebrities, influencers, industry experts and regular social media users as an open invite for questions.
Which way is grammar different between UK & USA English?
UK/USA - I have got a sister/ I have a sister - I have been to cinema / I was in cinema - I am at home / I am home