VOICED: Cockney cash machines hope to revive dying London dialect

VOICED: Cockney cash machines hope to revive dying London dialect

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Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the vibrant market in London's East End, highlighting its diverse offerings and the traditional Cockney culture known for its unique rhyming slang. It introduces the Cockney cash machine, a playful nod to the dialect, and discusses the cultural and linguistic evolution in the area due to its diverse population. Despite the decline of Cockney, the video suggests that its charm and humor continue to resonate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Cockney rhyming slang for 'stairs'?

Rosealee

Charlie Sheen

Apples and pears

Sausage and mash

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Cockney cash machine, what does 'Charlie Sheen' refer to?

A withdrawal

A receipt

The screen

A type of cash

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'sausage and mash' mean in Cockney slang?

A receipt

Cash

A balance check

A type of food

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Cockney cash machine?

To provide multilingual services

To offer better exchange rates

To promote Cockney culture

To replace traditional ATMs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is happening to the Cockney dialect in London's East End?

It is becoming more popular

It is being replaced by new varieties of English

It is being taught in schools

It is spreading to other parts of London