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Key words
- Germanic: typical of German people or things
The museum has a collection of Germanic art.
- Refer to: relating to that person or thing
Outside England, the Anglican Church is often referred to as the Episcopalian Church.
- Prefix: a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to make a new word
In the word "unimportant," "un-" is a prefix.
- Rooted in: to be based on something or caused by something
Most racism is rooted in ignorance.
- Underpin: to provide the starting point from which something can develop
Love and trust underpin all good relationships.
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- Where does the word 'Anglo' come from?
- What did Tom Holland write about?
- How many Englishes are there?
- What benefits do members get?
Welcome!
This site is a place for people who want to improve their language skills while learning about the history and culture of England and the English-speaking world, which is sometimes called the Anglosphere.
The word Anglo comes from Anglia, the Latin name for England. It also refers to the Angles, the Germanic people who settled in Britain along with the Saxons.
Anglo-' is a prefix that makes the word refer to England or the UK in general, 'sphere' is an area of activity. The Anglosphere is the area of the world that uses the English language and whose culture and history are rooted in England. It usually refers to the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Our Materials
Tom Holland writes that Christianity didn't just change the West, it changed the whole world. He said,
"We are all goldfish, and the water we swim in is Christianity."
Christian history can be seen as a series of revolutions that have shaped everything from our language and literature, to our annual festivals and celebrations, and even to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
We agree with Tom, we recognise that Christianity is the foundation on which our civilisation is built.
If you want to improve your language skills while learning about the literature, people, places and events that have shaped not only England but the world, then this is the site to subscribe to!
You don't have to be a Christian to benefit from our easy-to-read short articles designed to help you understand the influences that have made the English-speaking world what it is today. Everyone is welcome!
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We've found that listening is one of the main areas where people need to improve their English. People who have to do business with other non-native English speakers sometimes struggle with the different accents and dialects. There is not just one English, but many Englishes. In the Members Area you'll be able to familiarise yourself with the many Englishes our members speak.
When you sign up to the Members Area, you get access to unlimited instant messaging and video calls, so you can meet people from all over the world and improve your English by communicating directly with them.
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