The History of the English language
Shakespeare invented a phrase, which means to start a conversation. What is the phrase?
"Breaking the ice"
What is Commonwealth?
An organization consisting of the United Kingdom and other countries, including most of the countries that used to be part of the British Empire
What is the global lingua franca?
English
Define the word 'immigration'
Immigration; is a type of migration where people move into a new country to live permanently or for a long time.
How many social classes are there?
There are 4 social classes.
What was the difference between the language spoken in church and the one spoken by the common people?
Latin was used in church and common people spoke English
This phrase was used to describe the British Empire
"The sun never sets on the British Empire"
What is a lingua franca?
A shared language of communication used between people whose main languages are different
Citizens from british colonies were promised british citizenship when moving to the UK
What class do you belong if:
- Higher education
- Owns property
- has enough money to travel
Upper middle class
What are some of the varieties of English?
Hinglish, Chinglish, Singlish
What was the poem written by James Thompsen in 1740 called?
Rule Britannia!
What other lingua franca's are there?
French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, Russian.
Who were the windrush generation?
The Windrush generation refers to people who migrated from the Caribbean to the UK between 1948 and 1971.
Define the word 'Social mobility'
Dictionary: The ability to move from one level of society to another
What are some of the British English words that stayed in American English, while they went extinct in British English?
Fall, diapers, candy.
This crisis in 1956 marked the beginning of Britain’s loss of influence in the Middle East.
Suez Crisis
What lingua franca was dominent before English?
French
How did The Windrush generation impact the British culture?
The Windrush generation enriched British culture with their music, food, fashion and traditions.
What are the 3 forms of capitals? (Bordieu)
Economic, Social, and Cultural capital
What peoples/nationalities did English get words from?
The Angeles, Saxons, Latin and the romans. (Vikings)
After World War II, this Asian country was the first to gain independence from British rule in 1947.
India
Which language could be the global lingua franca in the future according to the video we watched?
Mandarin
Define the word 'Migration'
Migration; refers to the movement of people from one place to another, either within a country or across borders, for various reasons like work, climate, or lifestyle.
Which economical differences does the northern og southern of England have?
North: Historically reliant on industrial sectors (coal, steel, textiles). Lower average earnings and house prices.
South: Strong economic growth, higher average earnings, and house prices, especially in London and the South-East.