New Zealand English

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-zealand-english

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is New Zealand English?Southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising two major islands and numerous smaller ones
2. How many people live in New Zealand English?Approximately 5.1 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is New Zealand English?268,021 square kilometers (103,484 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in New Zealand English?English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language
5. What is the development period?Developed as a distinct variety over the last 150 years

Non-rhotic accent: A variety of English where the pronunciation of 'r' after a vowel is omitted or reduced.
Māori lexicon: The body of words and vocabulary originating from the indigenous Māori language.
Sociolinguistics: The study of language in relation to society, including how social factors affect language use and variation.