
283. Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
<p><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e2fbff1/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0Patreon%20-%20https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish</strong></a> 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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Transcript </strong>- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/02/12/283-who-were-the-anglo-saxons-english-vocabulary-lesson/</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>My Links</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Patreon </strong>- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish <strong>TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL</strong> - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/10/29/free-english-test-check-your-level-today/ <strong>Thinking in English Bonus Podcast</strong> - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 <strong>NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!!</strong> - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast <strong>INSTAGRAM</strong> - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) <strong>Blog</strong> - thinkinginenglish.blog </p> <p><strong>Vocabulary</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Anglo-Saxon</strong> (noun): A member of the Germanic tribes that settled in England from the 5th century AD</li> <li><strong>Invade</strong> (verb): To enter a place with the intention of taking control, often by force.</li> <li><strong>Monasteries</strong> (noun): Religious communities where monks live.</li> <li><strong>Descendants</strong> (noun): People who are the children, or later generations of a particular ancestor or group.</li> <li><strong>Settlement</strong> (noun): The act or process of establishing a community or group of people in a new location.</li> <li><strong>Raid</strong> (noun/verb): A sudden and swift attack, often carried out for the purpose of seizing goods or causing damage.</li> <li><strong>Tribe</strong> (noun): A social group consisting of families or communities sharing common ancestry, language, and customs.</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support</a>
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Show Notes
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.blog/2024/10/29/free-english-test-check-your-level-today/ 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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