Is Your English Really English? A Quiz on the Global Gift of Words
Does your vocabulary come from Hindi, Swahili, or Chinese? This fun quiz teaches you the global origins of ‘shampoo,’ ‘safari,’ ‘ketchup,’ and more!
Danny Ballan
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Host and founder of English Plus Podcast. A writer, musician, and tech enthusiast dedicated to creating immersive educational experiences through storytelling and sound.
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