ESW lesson 1 5h

English Speaking World 
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Chromebook + notebook

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This lesson contains 30 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 60 min

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English Speaking World 
What you'll need for this lesson:
Chromebook + notebook

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At the end of this lesson
By the end of this lesson you will be able to answer factual questions about the origins of the English language. 

By the end of this lesson you will be able to summarise a short clip about the history of the British Empire.

Slide 2 - Slide

Explain in 50-100 words what you think the English speaking world entails.

Slide 3 - Mind map

The English speaking World 
Definition:

Global community where English is the primary or widely spoken language.







Slide 4 - Slide

Which countries do you think have the English language as their (un)official language?

Slide 5 - Mind map

The English speaking World 
Countries included:

  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Ireland
  • South Africa
  • India (English is one of the official languages)
  • Singapore
  • Philippines (English is one of the official languages)
  • Malta (English is an official language)
  • Jamaica
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Guyana
  • Barbados
  • Bahamas
  • Grenada
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Belize

Slide 6 - Slide

Official Language:
English is often an official language in these countries.

Lingua Franca:
Used as a common language in international communication.

Slide 7 - Slide

Global Significance:
Plays a crucial role in business, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.

Diverse Cultures:
Encompasses a variety of cultures, traditions, and societies.

Slide 8 - Slide

But where does this great language come from?


Let's look at a very very short video of how history played out.
Pay attention!! You might get some questions in between...

Slide 9 - Slide

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Slide 10 - Video

Time to test your knowledge
Geography 

Slide 11 - Slide

Scotland
Ireland
England
Wales

Slide 12 - Drag question

What's the capital city of America?
A
Chicago, IL
B
New York, NY
C
Los Angeles, CA
D
Washington, DC

Slide 13 - Quiz

Which country is marked
on the map?
A
America
B
New Zealand
C
England
D
Australia

Slide 14 - Quiz

What's the capital city of Australia?
A
Canberra
B
Sydney
C
Melbourne
D
Ottawa

Slide 15 - Quiz

Which country is marked
on the map?
A
America
B
Canada
C
Greenland
D
Australia

Slide 16 - Quiz

Which country is marked
on the map?
A
Malaysia
B
New Zealand
C
India
D
Jamaica

Slide 17 - Quiz

The British Empire

Slide 18 - Slide

The British Empire
When? Why? How? 

Short clip on the history of the British Empire. Listen carefully, you will need the information later. 

Slide 19 - Slide

00:29
What is the approximate number of people who use English in some capacity?
A
More than 50 countries
B
The most words of any language
C
Approximately one-third of the world’s population
D
Two billion people

Slide 20 - Quiz

01:06
Which tribes invaded the British Isles in the fifth century AD and brought their Germanic language with them?
A
Vikings
B
Romans
C
Normans
D
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

Slide 21 - Quiz

02:14
When did the Normans conquer England and introduce more than 10,000 words into the English language?
A
15th century
B
Eighth century AD
C
Fifth century AD
D
1066

Slide 22 - Quiz

03:31
What organization has required all international pilots to be proficient in English since 2008?
A
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
B
United Nations (UN)
C
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
D
World Health Organization (WHO)

Slide 23 - Quiz

Slide 24 - Video

Assignment: Summary 
Write a 150 word summary of the video we just watched: use the written script as a guide.

Time: 10 minutes
timer
10:00

Slide 25 - Slide

Model answer 

In the early 20th century, the British Empire reached its peak, but its roots trace back to the late 1400s. King Henry VI of England initiated Atlantic voyages, attempting to establish colonies in North America under Queen Elizabeth I. In the 17th century, King James I propelled the empire forward, founding Jamestown and expanding across the Americas and the Caribbean. Wars with France and the Netherlands solidified Britain's colonial dominance. Despite the loss of North American colonies in the American War of Independence, the empire flourished in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa until World War II. Economic strain and anti-colonial sentiments led to its dismantling, with Hong Kong's handover in 1997 marking its symbolic end. Despite its decline, British influence endures, with former colonies adopting the parliamentary system and contributing to global culture, sports, and language, notably English, spoken by approximately 400 million people worldwide.

Slide 26 - Slide

I understand the basics of how the English language came to be
A
yes
B
no

Slide 27 - Quiz

I understand the basics of the history of the British Empire
A
yes
B
no

Slide 28 - Quiz

Let's finish with a laugh 


Trevor Noah Comedy on "How the British took over India".

Slide 29 - Slide

Slide 30 - Video