Week 1 — Unit 1 A First Look

Week 1 - Unit 1 A First Look at the U. K. A. Understanding Names B. History and Meaning of the Union Jack © Phùng Hà Thanh

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Contents 1. Understanding Names 2. History and Meaning of the Union Jack © Phùng Hà Thanh

Understanding Names Ø Great Britain = England + Scotland + Wales Ø United Kingdom (UK) = Great Britain + Northern Ireland Ø British Isles = Great Britain + the whole of Ireland (Northern Ireland the Irish Republic) + other islands = UK + the Irish Republic + other islands © Phùng Hà Thanh

Understanding Names Ø British Commonwealth of Nations: an association of nations consisting of the UK and its dependencies and many former British colonies. © Phùng Hà Thanh

The Sun Never Set on the British Empire, "Dominion over palm and pine" © Phùng Hà Thanh

Territories that have been under British control. © Phùng Hà Thanh

Discussion Ø Why is England sometimes mistaken for Britain abroad? Ø Why to confuse Britain with England can cause grave offence? © Phùng Hà Thanh

Contents 1. Understanding Names 2. History and Meaning of the Union Jack © Phùng Hà Thanh

History and Meaning of the Union Jack A Upside Down B © Phùng Hà Thanh

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Thank you! Ø © Phùng Hà Thanh