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    Influence of French and American on the English language

    Listen to the following radio programme Word of Mouth, making notes as you listen, relating to
    the following assessment objectives:

    AO1 analysis using associated terminology and examples

    AO2 critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use (theories and
    opinions)

    AO3 contextual factors and how they affect meaning.

    Translate these Anglo Norman words into modern English

    Anglo Norman English


    guerre war
    garantie
    gages
    Guillame
    garde-robe
    chateaux
    planche
    poche
    guichet

    What are the main differences to note (consider spelling, pronunciation, punctuation etc.)?

    How did the influence of French reflect the social and political climate of Middle England?
    Things to consider:
     class
     occupation
     region

    Discuss the following question in groups:


    Is Americanisation ruining the English Language?

    Listen to another Word of Mouth programme, this time exploring the effect of Americanisms on
    English. Make notes as before.

    Summarise the debate you’ve listened to including the key arguments for and against.

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