The history of English

The history of English

Žanna Buivide-Moskovkina

​Valsts SIA „Rīgas Tūrisma un radošās industrijas tehnikums”​

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Discover the history of English

Did you know that the English word “human” has a Latin origin? And did you know that the word “people” actually comes from French? Today, hundreds of millions of people speak English either as their first or second language. But hundreds of years ago, the English language that we know today did not exist. It has been evolving through the centuries and continues to do so now. In this lesson, I will teach you the history of invasions, migrations, and other influences that have helped to shape English as we know it. You will also discover English words that have origins in Latin, French, and other languages. Don’t miss this fascinating lesson!

​https://www.engvid.com/discover-the-history-of-english/

Watch the video and test your understanding of the video by answering these questions. You will get the answers and your score at the end of the quiz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEH2GkuRIHs​

Multiple Choice

A "timeline" is a horizontal diagram that shows the passage of time moving from right to left.

• True

• False

​Exlanation:

On a timeline, the passage of time moves from left to right.

Multiple Choice

The Germanic migration to Britain took place in the ____ century.

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

It was around the year 450.

Multiple Choice

The coming of Christianity brought Latin, Greek, and Hebrew words to Britain. Which one of the following words does not have a Greek origin?

• basic

• history

• climate

• factory

• idea

The word "factory" has a Latin origin, not Greek.

Multiple Choice

The Viking invasions came from the _________ countries. These are now Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

• Scandinavian

• Asian

• Eastern

• European

Multiple Choice

The Norman invasion of 1066 brought the _______ language to Britain.

• Belgian

• Dutch

• French

• German

• Welsh

Multiple Choice

Exploration and the discovery of America brought new words for items imported to Britain, such as ______________.

• apples and oranges

• carrots and onions

• peas and beans

• tobacco and potatoes

Multiple Choice

British colonialism brought Asian and Eastern words into the English language. Which one of the following is not an Asian or Eastern word?

• balcony

• bangle

• bread

• pijamas

• sandals

The word "bread" is Germanic, not Asian or Eastern.

Multiple Choice

Proper nouns, such as brand names, are often used instead of common nouns in English. For example, a vacuum cleaner of any brand is often referred to as a _______.

• Google

• Hitachi

• Hoover

• Hotpoint

The Hoover company was founded in America in 1908 by William Henry Hoover.

Multiple Choice

A circular diagram divided up into sections which add up to 100 percent is called a _____________.

• bar chart

• flowchart

• line graph

• map

• pie chart

It's called a "pie chart" because it looks like a pie with slices cut out.

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Complete the tasks (on-line quiz) to check your understanding of the text.

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​Find the meanings of the words