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As waves
of immigrants arrived in the United States they brought with
them their languages, dialects, and expressions, which have
enriched "American English."
Try
these vocabulary games to learn how immigrant groups have
contributed to the the language of this nation.
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In
this activity, see how you would fare if you visited Ireland
today. Although "English" is the Irish national language,
is it the same English you speak? Can you speak Irish?
 Play
the game and
find out!
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You may not realize
just how many American English words have Spanish origins. Can
you find the words that come from Spanish?
Play
the game and find out!
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These
six African Americans are known for their great accomplishments. Do
you know who uttered these famous words?
Play
the game and find out!
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The
Spanish-speaking immigrants of the Caribbean brought creative new
music--and new percussion instruments--to the United States.
Can you name these instruments?
Play
the game and find out!
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