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Influence of French and American on the English language

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Emma Lane
Influence of French and American on the English language
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Diversity and change: Language change
Resource type
Student activity
Role play/debate/discussion

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Students listen to clips from the Radio 4 programme 'Word of Mouth' and discuss how French borrowings and more recent Americanisms have affected the English language. The resource includes question prompts and suggestions for a group/class debate.           

      

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