The History of the English language
Where did the English language originate from?
The English language originated from the Anglo-Frisian dialects spoken by Germanic tribes (Anglo-Saxons) who migrated to Britain in the 5th century.
When the British Empire was at its best, how much of the world had they conquered?
At its height in 1920, the British Empire controlled about 25% of the world's land area and population.
Name 3 examples of lingua franca
French, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, Portoguese, Italian, German, Russian, Latin
What are the main reasons people migrate to other countries?
Better living conditions, education, political stability, and safety from conflict or persecution.
What is the upper middle class?
You own your own house and a long education
Which types of English languages are there? Tell at least 5.
British English, American English, Australian English, Canadian English, Indian English
Who led the British Empire at its biggest?
King George V
What is the most dominant lingua franca?
English
What is immigration?
Immigration is the process of people moving from one country to live in another
What is a social class?
A social class is a group of people in a society who share similar economic status, occupation, education level, and lifestyle.
How many people speak English?
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English worldwide.
When did the British Empire collapse?
The British Empire began to collapse after World War II
What is a lingua franca?
A language used for communication between people with different native languages.
What is multiculturalism?
Multiculturalism is the presence and acceptance of multiple cultural groups within a society,
What are the difference between working and elite class?
Elite has money and are wealthy the working class isn't
On what continent is English mostly used?
English is mostly used in North America, but it is also widely spoken in Europe, Australia, and Africa.
What was the biggest piece of land they had conquered?
The Indian subcontinent was the largest and most valuable part of the British Empire
What are the reasons for English becoming the international language?
The reach of the british empire, to all 4 corners of the world
How does immigration help fill jobs in a country?
Immigrants often take jobs that are in demand, especially in industries.
What is cultural capital?
Cultural capital has to do with knowledge, information and aesthetic dispositions. It gives the power to dominate the main culture in a society
Come up with 10 transparent words
Hotel, Taxi, Radio, Chocolate, Banana, Pizza, Television, Computer, Telephone, Sport
At what time did they fight Napoleon Bonaparte?
Britain fought Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars from 1803 to 1815
Where is Hindi-Urdu used? (2 countries)
India and Pakistan
What is the windrush generation?
The Windrush Generation refers to Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971
How has social mobility changed over time?
Social mobility has increased in some societies due to education and economic growth