How English has changed

Trace English from the Old English of the Anglo-Saxons to the Australian English you speak today, through invasions, printing presses and shifting meanings.

⏱ 20 min❓ 9 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can name the main periods in the history of English
✔I can explain how invasions, printing and dictionaries changed English vocabulary and spelling
✔I can give examples of words whose meanings have changed over time

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

9 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

↕️Put in order — Use the up and down arrows to sort the steps.
🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9E8LA07