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British language: history, idioms and slang

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Content
  • The history of the English language
  • United Kingdom and Ireland accents
  • Expressions/idioms
  • Slang

Slide 2 - Tekstslide



You will know commonly used slang words and expressions

You will be able to use them yourself


To keep up with the language
To be able to speak to any generation
To broaden your British vocabulary
It is fun
WHAT and WHY

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

The History of the English Language

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Development
- Modern English = I steal, you steal, he steals, we steal
- Old English = ic stele, þu stilst, hē stilð, we stelaþ
- Similar to the German "Naamvallen"
- English & German are part of the same Germanic language
   family and have the same origin. 

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Old English (450-1100)
- Up until 450: a mix of languages, mostly Celtic, some Latin
- Part of Roman empire 43 - 410 AD
- Angles, Saxons & Jutes invade England
- Add lots of new words:
   eald (old), brodor (brother), hus (house)

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Middle English (1100-1500)
- Vikings have invaded England
- Added 2000 words
- 1066: Norman Conquest
- The French conquer the British Isles
- Latin = the new important language of church & politics
- More difficult words enter the language: justice, liberty, etc

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Early Modern English (1500-1800)
- The Hundred Years War ends the French rule
- 15th century: invention of the printing press
- More books = more access = more standardisation
- Shakespeare adds 1700 words (puppy, fashionable, alligator)
- 16th century onwards: colonialisation

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Late Modern English (1800-now)
- Industrial Revolution & Enlightenment (Verlichting): new
   words for technological, philosophical & scientific concepts
- English spreads the world: vocabulary added for things &
   animals from other countries. 

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

British empire in 1921

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Slide 11 - Video

Expressions/idioms

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

When a British person says 'It's not ideal.' what do they actually mean?
A
This is terrible, my life is ruined
B
This isn't okay, but I'll manage.
C
Things could be better
D
You aren't satisfied.

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

When a British person says to you: 'Look, let's just forget about it.'
What do they actually mean?
A
I'm not mad at you. It's okay.
B
I will remember this until my dying day.
C
No problem, it can happen to anyone.
D
I'm not interested in taking revenge.

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

I went to my friend’s house to watch the England game the other day. I walked in and said “alright'' ?

What does this friend mean with 'alright'?
A
How are you doing?
B
Is the match going okay?
C
Is it okay if I watch the game with you?
D
I've a good feeling about this game.

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

What do British people actually mean when they say: It's not quite what I had in mind.
A
It's exactly what I had in mind
B
Err....are you out of your mind?
C
What the bloody hell is this?!
D
.I don't want this, but it'll do for now

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

When a British person says something is 'very interesting', they mean to say...
A
they are very impressed.
B
this is cleary nonsens
C
that something is very good.
D
they really like your idea.

Slide 17 - Quizvraag

What is slang?
Can anyone tell me??

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Slang -Meaning

Slang is informal language to a particular social class or group

The language of slang, in common with the English language, is changing all the time; new words and phrases are being added and some are used so frequently by so many, they almost become mainstream.

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

Now... British slang!
Watch the video and learn some typical British slang.

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Slide 22 - Video

Write a sentence using a British slang word(from the video or your brain).

Slide 23 - Open vraag

How good is your knowlegde of British Slang?
I'm bloody brilliant
I know a fair few
I know some words
I have got no clue

Slide 24 - Poll

1. Guess the correct answer


2. Think of a sentence in which you can use the word

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

What does the slang word 'blimey' express?
A
A rude way of saying 'oh my God'
B
Saying someone is to blame for something
C
Seeing something surprising or impressive
D
Seeing something very slimey

Slide 26 - Quizvraag

When something is 'smashing'?
It.........
A
is broken in a million pieces
B
is a great succes
C
is drunk
D
is terrible

Slide 27 - Quizvraag

When do you use the expression: Bob's your uncle
A
Used if you want to say that Bob is your uncle.
B
Used to say that Bob isn't a very nice uncle.
C
Your familiy is so large, you call everyone Bob.
D
You have just finished an easy job.

Slide 28 - Quizvraag

If you describe someone as: 'A few sandwiches short of a picnic', you actually mean...
A
That person is always hungry
B
That person is a little bit too fat
C
That person hasn't got a lot of common sense
D
That person never brings enough food

Slide 29 - Quizvraag

Expressions
A set of words used in a certain way to EXPRESS a certain meaning

Slide 30 - Tekstslide

What have you learned this lesson?
Did we reach our goals???

Slide 31 - Woordweb

BYE

Slide 32 - Tekstslide