Language and Society · Semester 2

How English Has Changed Over Time

Discovering some interesting ways the English language has changed and borrowed words throughout its history.

Key Questions

  1. Where do some common English words come from?
  2. How has technology or other cultures influenced new words in English?
  3. Can we see examples of old English words still used today?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Language Use for Information and Communication - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: Language and Society
Period: Semester 2

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