Where do English words come from?
About 85% of words in the English language are from three languages – Germanic, French and Latin. 6% are from Greek and 6% from other languages like Chinese and Japanese. About 4% are proper names.
Where do these words come from? Look at the list first, then play the Kahoot#1.
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Country/Language of Origin
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Quiz time: Play Kahoot#1
English words from Japanese
Like Origami, Ninja & Samurai there are many words in English that come from Japanese. Try to think of some. Then have a look at the Standard Level Quizlet game. If you feel confident, try the Advanced Level Quizlet Game.
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Hiragana: Read the word OR Write the word
- Choose your challenge: Reading or Writing or Both
- Grab a pencil and a Hiragana Chart
- Print the pdf document OR open the pdf document and use a whiteboard
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You may have noticed.....
Many of the words that come from Japan refer to Japanese martial arts. Historically many of the martial arts were used in war for defence and attack. However in modern times they are practiced for their educational value - physical, spiritual, cultural and moral values. They are viewed as a sport which disciplines the mind. Here are some of them...
Kendo: The way of the sword
Judo: an Olympic sport
Kyudo: the art of archery
Aikido: the defensive art
Sumo: full contact
Karate: made famous in movies
Yabusame: Incredible Horseback archery
Quiz time: Play Kahoot #2
Craft idea: Design your own Emoji
Draw your own emoji. Pick any of the loanwords from today's lesson and design your own emoji. Make sure it has a Japanese design. Be creative and have fun.
For example:
For example: