Adventure of English: Feudalism

Theme:History of the English Language, History of the UK



1. Before watching the video find some information about the following:

  • Feudalism; Normans;
  • William the Conqueror;
  • the Norman Conquest.


2. Use the dictionary to check your understanding of the following notions:

  • To impose oneself(on);
  • To emerge from the shadows;
  • To tighten one's grip(on);
  • To evolve;
  • A serf;
  • A bailiff;
  • A scholar;
  • To feast;
  • To mingle;