Welcome to the Anglo!
A place to improve your language skills while learning about the history and culture of England and the English-speaking world.
Key words
- Anglo: relating to England or English-speaking people
The word "Anglo" comes from Anglia, the Latin name for England.
- Anglosphere: the group of countries where English is the main language and the culture is influenced by England
The Anglosphere includes countries like the UK, the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
- Prefix: a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to make a new word
In the word "unhappy," "un-" is a prefix.
- Platform: a system or place where services or activities happen, often online
This website is a platform for tutors to offer lessons.
- Social event: a gathering where people meet to enjoy an activity together, often to practice social skills
The website offers social events to help learners improve their English by meeting others face to face.
Comprehension Questions
- What does the word "Anglo" mean?
- What does the word "Anglosphere" mean?
- What can you do if you want to discuss an article or ask questions about it?
- Where is the website based, and how can it help you improve your English?
Welcome!
This website is for people who want to improve their English skills while learning about the history and culture of England and English-speaking countries. These countries together are called the Anglosphere.
What is the Anglosphere?
The word "Anglo" comes from Anglia, the Latin name for England. It also refers to the Angles, a group of Germanic people who settled in Britain a long time ago, together with the Saxons. The prefix "Anglo-" means something related to England or the UK, and "sphere" means an area of activity. So, the Anglosphere means the parts of the world where English is spoken and where the culture and history come from England. This usually includes the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
Learn English and History Together
If you want to improve your English while learning about the literature, people, places, and important events that have influenced not just England but the whole English-speaking world, this is the right site for you to join!
Book a Lesson with a Tutor
You can also book a lesson with the person who wrote an article if you want. You can talk about the article, ask questions, or just have a friendly conversation with the tutor you like best.
Flexible Tutoring Platform
This website is a platform for tutors who create their own teaching materials, choose their own prices, and decide their own schedules. When you subscribe, you get access to the tutor’s calendar, and you will also receive emails with new articles and information about social events.
Meet Others and Practice English
Social events are great opportunities to meet other learners and tutors face-to-face, helping you improve your English even further. We look forward to seeing you both online and in person in Osaka, Japan!
Improve your English with others at one of our social events!
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