The Rise of English Language: The Impact of British Colonialism

What is the most spoken language in the world?
A
Spanish
B
English
C
Mandarin Chinese
D
Arabic
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In deze les zitten 13 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.

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What is the most spoken language in the world?
A
Spanish
B
English
C
Mandarin Chinese
D
Arabic

Slide 1 - Quizvraag

Where do you guys hear/use/read the English language?

Slide 2 - Woordweb

Goal
At the end of this lesson you guys will be able to explain how colonialism played a major part in making the English language the most spoken language in the world

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

What do you guys know about colonisation/kolonisatie?

Slide 4 - Open vraag

Colonisation: when a country takes over a different country 

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

The British Empire
- The British Empire was the largest empire in history. 
- Between early 1500 and mid 1900's
- It had colonies all over the world

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Language Imposition
The British empire made every colony use English as the main language. In education, trading etc

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Cultural Hegemony
Because English was the most used language in wealthy countries, it was used in media, entertainment, and business.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Conclusion
In conclusion, British colonialism played a major role in the global spread of English. It became the language of power, influence, and opportunity.

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Time to search!
1. Which country distributes the most movies? Which country makes the most music?

2. Which languages were spoken in Australia and America before English?

3. Maolra Seoighe

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Write down 2 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 12 - Open vraag

Write down 1 thing you want to know more about.

Slide 13 - Open vraag