Have you ever wondered about the origins of the English language and how it has evolved over centuries? In this 6 Minute English episode from BBC Learning English, Neil and Georgina delve into the roots of English, exploring the influence of Anglo-Saxon and other languages.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w-zLrlTcY4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w-zLrlTcY4
Listening Quiz
Test your knowledge with these quiz questions related to the discussion:
Q1: What is the name of the famous battle in 1066 where the French-speaking Norman king, William the Conqueror, invaded England?
Q2: What is the term used to describe the letters added to the end of a word to modify its meaning?
Q3: What proportion of spoken English in common parlance is estimated to come from Anglo Saxon?
Q4: What does the term ‘building blocks’ refer to in the context of language?
Q5: What does the phrase ‘at heart’ indicate?
Vocabulary
Enhance your English vocabulary with these terms discussed in the video:
The history of England is marked by invasions from various nations.
In ‘helpful’, the ‘-ful’ suffix adds the meaning of ‘full of’.
The legal jargon was translated into common parlance for the public to comprehend.
Vowels and consonants are the building blocks of the English language.
The author’s vivid descriptions allow readers to see the world through the protagonist’s eyes.