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

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

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.

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. 

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Which part of the world do you think these words are from? 

Do the exercise on the next slide. 

North America

Central America (Mexico)

Asia

South America

Africa

Australia

banana

shampoo

hurricane

chocolate

boomerang

safari

poncho

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