Culture…
Multilingual Britain
Britain
Britain = England,
Wales and Scotland
Languages: English, Welsh and Gaelic
Se oileanach a th’annam
1 This says ‘I am a student’ in Gaelic. Where is Gaelic from?
a) Scotland
b) Wales
Cymraeg yw fy iaith gyntaf. Siaradaf Gymraeg bob dydd.
2 Look at these phrases. Are they in English?
a) Yes, they are.
b) No, they aren’t. They’re Welsh.
3 600000 people speak Welsh. Is it obligatory in schools in Wales?
a) Yes, it is.
b) No, it isn’t.
4 English is an Anglo-Saxon language. How old is it?
a) 1500 years old
b) 15 000 years old
5 Scottish and Welsh people speak English with different accents. Are the accents different in the north and south of England too?
a) Yes, they are.
b) No, they aren’t.
6 London is a multicultural city. What is the total number of languages in London?
a) 30
b)100
c) 300
1 Look at the map. What are the capital cities of England, Wales and Scotland?
England – London
Wales – Cardiff
Scotland – Edinburgh
2 (10) Do the quiz. Then listen and check.
3 Your voice Answer the questions.
1 What are the different languages in your country?
2 Are the accents different in the north, south, east and west?