Today, further on the ‘borrowings’ or
words that, coming from other languages, have shaped the English Language, I am
uploading a presentation of 10 words from Northern European Languages in the
English Language.
As it usually happens with this kind of linguistic
phenomenon, you seldom realize these words are borrowing:
to such an extent these words have become
part of the English Language.
If your students are beginners or post-beginners (CEFR A1-A2), they may need
some help from you, some brainstorming time before they try to do the tasks: it
all depends on their knowledge or experience.
The tasks included in this presentation
are suitable for CEFR B1-B2
learners of English, or intermediate
and post-intermediate
TASKS & SUGGESTED PROCEDURE
I. Go through the 10 slides. Circle the
word each image depicts.
Read the definitions, then match images
& definitions.
II. Identify the countries. Write the
names of the countries and match them with the flags. Then, write the nationalities
& languages spoken in each country.
III. Finally, decide which words come from
which country.
I will upload a key in a few days.
If you come up with some other words, let
me know in the comment section.
Your feedback is highly appreciated.
I do hope you find this post useful.
Maribel Miró Pérez
April 8th, 2018
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