English Speaking Countries - SOUTH AFRICA

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SOUTH AFRICA

Intro

Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating country called South Africa. It’s located at the southern tip of the African continent and is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Imagine beautiful beaches, wild safaris, and big cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg!  During this lesson, you’ll learn about its history, culture, wildlife, and some of the challenges the country has faced. Get ready for an exciting journey to South Africa! 🌍✨

1) History

Early recorded history

The first known people (indigenous to Southern Africa) were the San and the Khoikhoi. They used to be know by the collective term Bushmen (from the Dutch Bosjesmannen). which is now regarded as a derogatory term. 

Early recorded history

Three-fourths of the population are black Africans, including the Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, and Tswana; nearly all of the remainder are of European or mixed or South Asian descent.

The Portuguese

European exploration of the African coast began in the 13th century when Portugal sought an alternative route to the Silk Road to China. In the 14th and 15th century, Portuguese explorers traveled down the west African Coast, detailing and mapping the coastline and in 1488 they rounded the Cape of Good Hope

The VOC

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) established a trading post in Cape Town (Kaapstad) under the command of Jan van Riebeeck in April 1652, European workers who settled at the Cape became known as the Free Burghers and gradually established farms in the Dutch Cape Colony.

The Voortrekkers

In 1795 and 1806 the English invaded the Dutch Cape Colony so the Dutch left. This migration is known as the Grote Trek and the Boers were called Voortrekkers. They established several Boer Republics in the interior of South Africa. Many died along the way from disease and attacks from local Zulu and Matabele tribes.

Anglo-Boer wars

The discoveries of diamonds and gold in the nineteenth century had a profound effect on the fortunes of the region. The discoveries also led to new conflicts culminating in open warfare between the Boer settlers and the British Empire, fought for control over the growing mining industry.

South Africa Act

Following the defeat of the Boers in the Second Anglo–Boer War or South African War (1899–1902), the Union of South Africa was created as a self-governing dominion of the British Empire on 31 May 1910 in terms of the South Africa Act 1909.

Evolution of the  

South African flag

South Africa's coat of arms

Apartheid

In 1948, apartheid was introduced, a system of racial segregation that oppressed non-white people. Leaders like Nelson Mandela fought against it, and after many struggles, apartheid ended in 1994. Mandela became South Africa’s first Black president, marking a new era of democracy. 

Police brutality againts 

black school children

Sign on a beach in Durban

1960 Sharpeville Massacre 

protests against the pass laws

1976 Soweto Riots protests 

against Afrikaans language in school

Nelson Mandela after having 

been freed in 1990 (27 years in jail)

Mandela's prison cell on Robbeneiland (now a museum)

1973 Afrikaner Weerstandbeweging

AWB congress

2) Rainbow Nation

3) Flora & Fauna

4) Culture

What comes to mind when you think about South Africa?

South Africa in short

capital: Capetown 

inhabitants: 52 million

official language: Afrikaans, English, 

(9 others like Xhosa)

Famous:

Nelson Mandela

Problems in South Africa

history with apartheid

big differences between black and white economically

high murder rate + violent crime (in some areas)

electricity network often fails

poverty (unemployment) + disease (AIDS)

girls graduate from high school less often

fresh water shortages

Great things about South Africa

National parks and The Big Five

Many cultures and languages

Great weather + beaches

Amazing landscapes

One of the most beautiful countries on earth

Free press

Great personal freedom (gay rights, for example)

Quiz!

Who knows the most about South Africa?

How many spoken languages are there?

1. 2
2. 5
3. 8
4. 11

The capital of South Africa is

1. Pretoria
2. Cape Town
3. Bloemfontein
4. All previous answers

The country's currency is

1. Euro
2. Dollar
3. Rand
4. Franc

The flag has ....... colours.

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

A lot of people in South Africa speak a language that resembles Dutch.

1. True
2. False

What does 'moenie hysbak gebruik nie' mean?

1. You should not use the lift.
2. Mooney hates the lift.
3. You must not use me.
4. No idea.

What does "moenie eens daaraan dink nie" mean?

1. You should think hard before you do it.
2. You should consider this option.
3. Don't even think about it.
4. You should never do any thinking.

00:00

South African English

Annemarie is going to speak English with a South-African accent in this video. 

Try to determine what South-African English sounds like: does it sound like British, American, Australian, Scottish? 

00:21

Hoe zeg je "nice to meet you" in het Afrikaans?

01:24

What does Annemarie mean when she says 'casual' introduction?

1. It's informal, friendly but relaxed.
2. It's formal, like when adults meet in business.

02:42

In a formal setting, what do you say instead of "Hallo"?

03:06

What does Annemarie say about greeting people?

1. Never shake their hands, it's rude.
2. Give them a firm handshake.
3. Give them a kiss on the cheek.
4. Do whatever you feel like, it's all fine.

03:19

So what do you think Annemarie's English sounds like?

Which tree is South Africa's iconic tree of life?

1. Willow
2. Banyan
3. Baobab
4. Sakura

South Africa is known for its beautiful nature parks.

1. True
2. False

What will you remember from this video?

Blooket:

The South Africa Blooket!

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=67c1e55b825070564f1cc7a0

Verdien tot 5 punten met deze Blooket!

Next (and final) country:

Australia

India

Scotland

New Zealand

Things you can use

Here are some SUGGESTIONS:

• A Map of the country
• Foods
• Traditional clothing
• Entertainment (Art and/or Music from the country)
• Famous people from Singapore
• What languages/dialect do they speak? What is the word for “hello” or "goodby"?
• Climate/Weather
• The Country’s Flag
• Popular sports or games
• What kind of money/currency do they use?
• Holidays celebrated in Singapore
• The country’s capitol and/or most famous areas

GOOD LUCK!

Task for your grade

Create a poster with 4 sections:

1. History;
2. Architecture;
3. People;
4. Culture.

In each section I want to see some relevant facts about and pictures of Singapore. 

You can draw, paint or print images and text.

You are free to use other facts that you find on the internet: the less information you use from this LessonUp, the better your grade. 

Everything needs to be in English of course.

Be creative and make sure it looks nice!