English, English,. Everywhere! (English as a global language)

Many people in the countries on this map speak English every day. Do you want to know why? You will find out in this lesson.

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Many people in the countries on this map speak English every day. Do you want to know why? You will find out in this lesson.

Slide 1 - Diapositive

Video on the English speaking world
You  are going to watch a short video which explains why so many people in the world speak English. The link is on the next slide. 

Slide 2 - Diapositive

Slide 3 - Lien

Did you know? 
Language travels all over the place! There are even Dutch words in the English language!
 In the following exercise there are six for you to try. Can you think of what these are? (Don’t worry about the spelling)

Slide 4 - Diapositive

Can you think of the Dutch word and the English word for this strange animal? They are almost identical

Slide 5 - Question ouverte

This Dutch word is known all over the world and belongs to the history of South Africa. What is it?

Slide 6 - Question ouverte

What is the name in Dutch of this dangerous floating island and its name in English?

Slide 7 - Question ouverte

Dutch people are famous all over the world for the way they control water. What is this building called in Dutch and English?

Slide 8 - Question ouverte

This dangerous African animal can take on a lion and win. What is its name in Dutch and in English?

Slide 9 - Question ouverte

How did you do? Interesting wasn't it? Dutch is also part of the global languages! 

Slide 10 - Diapositive

The guy who delivers presents on Christmas Day is another version of the one who comes from Spain. What are his names in Dutch and in English?

Slide 11 - Question ouverte

Which part of the world do you think these words are from? 
Do the exercise on the next slide. 

Slide 12 - Diapositive

North America

Central America (Mexico)
Asia
South America
Africa
Australia
banana
shampoo
hurricane
chocolate
boomerang
safari
poncho

Slide 13 - Question de remorquage

Why do you think these words have become part of the English language? Share your ideas with the rest of the class.

Slide 14 - Question ouverte