1-The
English Language around the world
In
what countries is English the official language?
FIRST
LANGUAGE
|
OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE
|
-United
Kingdom
-United
States of America
-Canada
-Australia
-Ireland
-New
Zeeland
|
-European
Union
-United
Nations
-India
-Some
states of Africa
-Some
states of Caribbean sea
-Some
states of South-America
-Some
states of Oceania
|
What
is English?
English
is a West Germanic language. Other West Germanic languages are:
German,
Danish, Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch...
English
was originated from the fusion of some dialects that Germanic
settlers spoke.
BRITISH
EMPIRE:
In
the 16th
, 17th
, 18th
and 19th
centuries UK dominated an important part of the world:
North America, some parts of central and south America, India, an important part of Africa, and almost all Oceania. For this reason the English language it is spoken in this parts of the world.
North America, some parts of central and south America, India, an important part of Africa, and almost all Oceania. For this reason the English language it is spoken in this parts of the world.
Why
is English so important nowadays?
English
is a very important language and sometimes it is referred to as a
international language, but isn't official language in most
countries.
It
is used for aeronautical and nautical. It is also official language
in a many international organizations, including the International
Olympic Committee, European Union, United Nations...
Differences
between British English and American English
BRITISH ENGLISH
|
AMERICAN
ENGLISH
|
-Sweets
|
-Candy
|
-Crisps
|
-Chips
|
-Chips
|
-French Fries
|
-Jelly
|
-Jell-o
|
-Aubergine
|
-Eggplant
|
-Trousers
|
-Pants
|
-Jumper
|
-Sweater
|
-Biscuit
|
-Cookie
|
2.THE
U.K / THE BRITISH ISLES / GREAT BRITAIN
FACTS:
The
land area
is of 244,100 square Kilometers. From north to south it is about
1,000 kilometers long.
The
capital
city is
London.
Rivers:
The UK rivers are not very long. The Severn is the longest river.
Beginning in Wales and entering the Atlantic Ocean near Bristol in
England.
Other
major rivers include the Thames, Trent and Mersey rivers.
National
day: In
he UK there isn't a national day. But the people celebrate the
birthday of the queen of England on 21 of April.
Population:
It was is 62,476,000 millions in 2011.
The
major cities:
Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol,
Birmingham
The
UK busiest
airport
is London Heathow Airport
Symbols:
The
national flower of England is the Rose.
The
national flower of Scotland is the Thistle.
The
national flower of Wales is the Daffodil.
The
national flower of Northern Ireland is the shamrock
a.
What is the difference between UK, England, Great Britain (GB) and
British Isles?
The
UK is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Wales, Scotland and England, together form Great Britain. Therefore
Great Britain and Northern Ireland form UK. England is a country in
the UK. The British Isles are occupied by two nations: United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland.
b.
Countries within a country.
In
the UK there are four countries: Wales, England, Scotland and
Northern Ireland.
c.
History of the making of the U.K.
The
history about how the UK was formed can be seen through the making of
the Union flag (the union of three kingdoms: England, Scotland and
Ireland (now only Northern Ireland).
d.
Where is the UK? Map
e.
What is the official name of the UK?
The
official name of the UK is: “United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland”.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Wales
Where is Wales?
Wales is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island country )and the United Kingdom (UK) . Wales is one of the four parts of the United Kingdom (along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland).
The name Wales comes from the Cymraeg word Gwalia, meaning in English "Homeland"and in catalan “patria”.
Wales (Cymru in Welsh) is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain.
Government
Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when it was conquered by King Edward I of England.
Until 1999, Wales was ruled directly from London; that year saw the first elections to the National Assembly of Wales, which has limited domestic powers and cannot make law.
Wales does not issue its own currency and is not in control of any armed forces. These are the powers of the national government of the UK.
The National Flag of Wales
Famous Welsh people
Wales is known for its great actors - Richard Burton, and today Sir Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta Jones. Also there are many famous people like David Jones (1895–1974), artist and poet, Tom Jones a singer borned in 1940 and Laura Ashley a famous fashion creator.
Country Facts
flag Red dragon on a green and white field
National Day 1 March
Area 20,779 km
Population 2,918,700
Capital City Cardiff
Official Language English and Welsh
Nationality Welsh and British
Larhest river Towy 103 km
Traditional Welsh Food
Welsh food is usually made from local ingredients.
Some traditional dishes include laverbread (made from seaweed), bara brith (fruit cake), cawl cennin (leek stew), Welsh cakes, Welsh Rarebit, and Welsh lamb.
A type of shellfish, cockles, is often served with breakfast.
Capital
City:
Belfast
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Wales
Where is Wales?Wales is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island country )and the United Kingdom (UK) . Wales is one of the four parts of the United Kingdom (along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland).
The name Wales comes from the Cymraeg word Gwalia, meaning in English "Homeland"and in catalan “patria”.
Wales (Cymru in Welsh) is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain.
Government
Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when it was conquered by King Edward I of England.
Until 1999, Wales was ruled directly from London; that year saw the first elections to the National Assembly of Wales, which has limited domestic powers and cannot make law.
Wales does not issue its own currency and is not in control of any armed forces. These are the powers of the national government of the UK.
The National Flag of Wales
Famous Welsh people
Wales is known for its great actors - Richard Burton, and today Sir Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta Jones. Also there are many famous people like David Jones (1895–1974), artist and poet, Tom Jones a singer borned in 1940 and Laura Ashley a famous fashion creator.
Country Facts
flag Red dragon on a green and white field
National Day 1 March
Area 20,779 km
Population 2,918,700
Capital City Cardiff
Official Language English and Welsh
Nationality Welsh and British
Larhest river Towy 103 km
Traditional Welsh Food
Welsh food is usually made from local ingredients.
Some traditional dishes include laverbread (made from seaweed), bara brith (fruit cake), cawl cennin (leek stew), Welsh cakes, Welsh Rarebit, and Welsh lamb.
A type of shellfish, cockles, is often served with breakfast.
NORTHERN
IRELAND
Where
is Northen Ireland?
Northern
Ireland is in the northeast of the island of ireland. Covering
5,459 square miles about a sixth of the island's total area.
Famous
People of Northern Ireland
C
S Lewis
1898-1963 Writer
Kenneth
Branagh 1960-
Actor and film director
James
Nesbitt
1965- Actor
William
Burke 1792-1829
Grave robber and murderer
George
Best 1946-2005
Footballer
James
Galway 1939-
Musician
Country Facts FLAG OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Area:
5,459
square miles (14,139 km²)
Population:
1,685,000
(Census 2001)
Capital
City:
Belfast
Official
Language:
English,
Irish and Ulster Scots
Nationality
:
British and Irish
Northern
ireland is famous for…
The
Giant’s
causeway, situated on the Northe east coast of Northern Ireland, is
an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of
ana ancient volcanic eruption.
Governmant
The
Northern Ireland Assembly was established as part of the Belfast
Agreement (also known as the Good Friday Agreement). The Assembly
debates and makes laws, and scrutinises and makes decisions on the
work of the Northern Ireland government departments.
Devolution
to the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive was suspended in
October 2002 and restored on 8 May 2007
Interesting
facts
One
of the interesting data was the construction of the Titanic in
Belfast, the
capital of Northern Ireland.
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