Early immigration and language
Cards (21)
- What has immigration to Britain been characterized by?
- When did the Anglo-Saxons arrive in Britain?
- Why did French become significant in Britain?
- What is recorded about African musicians in Britain?
- What historical event led to the arrival of more African people in Britain?
- Which ethnic group has historically settled in England in large numbers?
- How did the Irish influence the English language?
- Who were the Huguenots?
- When did Jewish refugees from Russia settle in Britain?
- Which communities have settled in the UK in the 20th and 21st centuries?
- From which regions have communities settled in the UK?
- Where did many immigrants tend to settle in Britain?
- What happens when there are concentrations of a particular ethnic group?
- What is debated about the impact of immigrant groups on English?
- What is 'Anglicization' in the context of immigrants' language use?
- How quickly did immigrants typically adapt to English?
- What lexical influence did Jewish settlers have on London English?
- What does 'kosher' mean in Yiddish?
- How has the meaning of 'kosher' broadened in English?
- What does 'nosh' mean?
- How has the slang of London English been influenced?