English Flashcards
American and British English (dialect) which is the most spoken?
about 240 million, compared with about 57 million speakers in Britain.
When was English brought to America?
brought to America by colonists in the 17th century, and through various linguistic processes, rapidly developed a uniformity and standardisation of its own,
- I visited /my aunt/ yesterday evening.
- When we met, we talked about /our jobs./
3.My sister started crying /because her dog got lost./
- We went to /the beach/ to swim.
- Jack and I studied the whole day.
/who/ did you visit yesterday evening?
/What/ did you talk about when you met?
Why did my sister start crying
Where did you go to swim?
How long did Jack and you study?
- I lost my ID card while I was jogging.
The teacher speaks three languages fluently.
The boys almost drowned in the sea.
I use a lot of salt in my cooking.
Pete’s car always makes such a terrible noise.
15.1 take the underground to work.
When/Where did you lose your ID card?
How many languages does the teacher speak fluently?
Who almost drowned in the sea?
How much salt do you use in your cooking?
Whose car always makes such a terrible noise?
What do you take to work?
You’re addicted to shopping,
They weren’t part of the regular team,
Let’s take a day off tomorrow,
She has her hair styled every week,
That’s disgusting,
There’s really nothing more to say,
Please pass me the sugar,
aren’t you?
were they?
doesn’t she?
shall we?
isn’t it
is there?
will you?
Dizaines, prononciation, quasiment, habituellement, locuteurs, rapidement
Dozen, pronunciation, almost, usually, speakers, quickly
When was the English language spelling standardized?
By Englishman Samuel Johnson 1755
Noah Webster from the Webster dictionary, W?
Credited by the introduction to American E. SPELLING.
He wanted to emphasize their own cultural identity, to show it is a different language compared to the British.
-1828 he published the American dictionary of the English language. Which is the base of American spelling now.
Horned in 1758 in Connecticut. The father of American education’
English language a combination of:
Dialects that date to more than 1,500 years ago.
North America was the first…
the first English speaking Colony
English became the dominant language in Britain during…
Middle Ages
. 5th -15th century
The expansion of the British empire in… in Australia en New Zealand
1700s
Elevator
Apartment
Truck
Trash can
Flashlight
Sweater
Cookie
Soccer
Diaper
Faucet
Gasoline
Hood (car)
Trunk (car)
Candy
Pants
Lift
Flat
Lorry
Rubbish bin
Torch
Jumper
Biscuit
Football
Nappy
Tap
Petrol
Bonnet (car)
Boot (car)
Sweets
Trousers
Vacation
Sidewalk
Fall (season)
Zucchini
Cell phone
Mailbox
Color
Truck
Stove
Movie theater
Chips
Pacifier
Takeout
Sneaker
Attorney
Holiday
Pavement
Autumn
Courgette
Mobile phone
Postbox
Colour
Lorry
Cooker
Cinema
Crisps
Dummy
Takeaway
Trainer
Barrister/Solicitor
Compare (same)
as
too
like
both
same
similar
similarly
as well as
equivalent
the same as
most important
have in common
in the same way
a spitting image of
Contrast (different)
the reverse
even though
a far cry from
as opposed to
on the contrary
on the other hand
but
yet
differ
while
unlike
unless
instead
however
where
as
although
opposed
contrary
different
contrary to
Old Germanic dialectswhat is now North-Western Germany. Once it became established in Britain, roughly
450BC onwards
Why is English is spoken in such a wide-spread manner?
Power of the people that speak it. Politics, economy, industry…. Money talks. Cultural power. Pop songs…
Science.
Globish
The U.Nations boosts English as a common language.
Global English 1980s
Structure of the language: nothing to do with its prominence, it just pulls people off
Thrown into upheaval.
Lazing in the park
Fondest
To doze
Flat pack furniture
Flowed by the slightest Steer
A pile-up
Hang out
Mindset
Merely
Bouleversé (désordonné, renversé)
Se détendre
Plus chers
Être assoupi (demie endormi)
Meubles prêts à assembler, meubles en kit. Meubles démontables
Inondé par le mouvement le plus léger.
Carambolage, une collision avec plusieurs voitures.
Traîner
État d’esprit
Simplement
Zucchini and eggplant gratin
Entrée, plat, dessert
Autoroute
Corde à sauter
Recréation
Pull
Collant
Plaque d’immatriculation
Métro
Couches
Tétine
Gratis aux courgettes et à l’aubergine.
Starter/ entrance. Main course/ entrée. Dessert
Highway, motorway
Skipping rope, rope jumping
Recess, playtime
Sweater
Tights (medias pantis)
Licence plate , number plate
Zip code, postal code
Subway, underground
Diapers,nappies
Pacifier, dummy
()we were driving through the Lake District, we saw many picturesque villages.
() having lost only one match this season, we didn’t win the championship.
This is Jimmy’s new bike, __________________ he got from his
parents. He locks it up every evening __________________ nobody
can steal it.
She gets up early __________________ be in time for work.
It’s __________________ too
hot __________________ too cold.
This cell phone tariff costs 8 cents per minute, __________________
the other one offers a flat rate.
The company manufactures cars __________________ motorcycles.
I arrived late for the performance __________________ a traffic jam on the motorway.
He spent most of his time playing with his friends. __________________, he wasn’t well-
prepared for the exam.
While
Despite
Which, so that
In order to
Neither nor
Whereas
As well as
Due to
Therefore
Sea levels will probably rise in the next few decades __________________________ of global warming.
I hope he drives carefully, __________________________ he may have problems on such a slippery road.
The scientist studied the behaviour of various animals, ———- whales and dolphins.
——we have to fight against environmental problems, but——
we need more and more energy every day.
I think he’s asleep.—— his eyes are closed.
he report will be finished soon. ——let’s get some coffee.
As a result
In case
including
On one hand—-
on the other hand
At least
In the meantime,
