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283. Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Today, I want to introduce a piece of British history. We’ll look at the Anglo-Saxons and discuss the myths and reality behind this group of people.
From the Roman Empire and Saxon tribes migrating from mainland Europe, to kingdoms, Viking raids, and a king shot in the eye with an arrow, this is the story of the Anglo-Saxons.
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/02/12/283-who-were-the-anglo-saxons-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Anglo-Saxon (noun): A member of the Germanic tribes that settled in England from the 5th century AD
- Invade (verb): To enter a place with the intention of taking control, often by force.
- Monasteries (noun): Religious communities where monks live.
- Descendants (noun): People who are the children, or later generations of a particular ancestor or group.
- Settlement (noun): The act or process of establishing a community or group of people in a new location.
- Raid (noun/verb): A sudden and swift attack, often carried out for the purpose of seizing goods or causing damage.
- Tribe (noun): A social group consisting of families or communities sharing common ancestry, language, and customs.
378 episodes
Manage episode 400478878 series 2848731
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Today, I want to introduce a piece of British history. We’ll look at the Anglo-Saxons and discuss the myths and reality behind this group of people.
From the Roman Empire and Saxon tribes migrating from mainland Europe, to kingdoms, Viking raids, and a king shot in the eye with an arrow, this is the story of the Anglo-Saxons.
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/02/12/283-who-were-the-anglo-saxons-english-vocabulary-lesson/
My Links
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog
Vocabulary
- Anglo-Saxon (noun): A member of the Germanic tribes that settled in England from the 5th century AD
- Invade (verb): To enter a place with the intention of taking control, often by force.
- Monasteries (noun): Religious communities where monks live.
- Descendants (noun): People who are the children, or later generations of a particular ancestor or group.
- Settlement (noun): The act or process of establishing a community or group of people in a new location.
- Raid (noun/verb): A sudden and swift attack, often carried out for the purpose of seizing goods or causing damage.
- Tribe (noun): A social group consisting of families or communities sharing common ancestry, language, and customs.
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