283. Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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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.

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