2 M2 - ESW - living in the ESW

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M2 - living in the ESW

2 M2 - ESW - Part 1

based on FOCUS unit 4: Home sweet home

introduction: the ESW

Last year, you have learned that the English-speaking world is composed of many countries.

English is not only an official language in the United Kingdom, United States of America and Australia, but also in Malta, Jamaica, India, Malaysia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and many more countries!

Do you remember why that's the case?

Why is English an official language in 67 different countries?

The ESW

As of 2024, there are 57 sovereign states and 28 non-sovereign entities where English is an official language.

A sovereign state is a state that has the supreme sovereignty or ultimate authority over a territory. In other words, a sovereign state is viewed as independent.

The ESW

Most states where English is an official language are former territories of the British Empire. But there are exceptions, such as Rwanda and Burundi, which were former Belgian colonies.

 Most states and territories within the United States have English as an official language, and only Puerto Rico uses a language other than English as a primary working language.

Explain in Dutch: What is a 'sovereign state'?

Explain in Dutch: What does 'independent' mean?

Explain in Dutch: What is a 'former territory'?

Explain in Dutch: What is a 'primary working language'?

living in the ESW

You are going to watch a couple of videos about people who live in the English-speaking world:

- Brian, Neema, Patricia, and Ann from Kenya

- kids eating snacks from Pakistan

- Rachel from Canada

- and Lisa from the Falkland Islands

Enjoy!

01:09

Why is Kenia's capital city Nairobi only fenced on three sides?

1. because people don't need the fences to protect them
2. so that animals can migrate freely
3. so that people can migrate freely
4. because animals don't need the fences to protect them

02:23

Patricia vertelt over de matatu busjes. Waarom zijn ze zo uniek?

1. ze brengen iedereen naar zijn/haar eigen bestemming
2. ze zijn gratis
3. ze worden versierd met verschillende graffiti tekeningen
4. iedereen mag erin rijden

04:53

Waar ruikt Nairobi naar,
volgens de mensen in de video?

05:53

Waarom denk je dat het geluid van drums/trommels zo belangrijk zijn in Kenia? (eigen antwoord)

06:40

Waarom vindt Neema het zo fijn om naar het Karura bos te gaan?

07:39

If you had the chance, would you like to
visit Nairobi one day?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

00:52

What does the girl think the package contains?

01:39

Why do you think the girl would put the candy in her pocket?

03:33

Would you like to try Chili Mili?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

04:38

What snacks from Pakistan would you like to try?

1. Chocolate
2. Mango juice
3. Chili Mili
4. Masala

01:27

Hoeveel verschillende tijdzones
zijn er in Canada?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 8

02:26

What should you take into account when splitting a bill?

1. just the costs of the meal
2. the costs of the meal and taxes
3. the costs of the meal excluding drinks
4. the costs of the meal, taxes, and tip

03:45

What did Rachel have to get used to when living in Canada, when it comes to money?

1. in Canada they generally pay with cash
2. in Canada they only use credit cards for emergencies
3. in Canada they use credit cards often, not just for emergencies
4. in Canada it doesn't matter whether you pay by card or with cash

01:11

Apart from the language, the pubs, and tea, what reminds the inhabitants and visitors that the Falkland Islands used to be British?

Falkland Islands

If you want to learn more about the Falkland Islands, watch this video by traveler Allison who is wild about wildlife!