False Cognates - Legend vs. Legenda

Read the information and complete the activities below.

Have you ever tried to talk about a movie "legenda" and accidentally said "legend"? It's a very common mistake because the words look so similar! Let's dive in!

• Legend: A traditional story from the past that may or may not be true, or a very famous person.
  • The legend of King Arthur and the Round Table is known all over the world.
  • Pelé is a football legend.
• Legenda (Subtitle / Caption): Subtitle (for movies/videos) or caption (for photos/social media) in English.
  • (Subtitle) I prefer watching movies with English subtitles so I can learn new words.
  • (Caption) Your Instagram photo is great, but you need to write a better caption for it!

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences using legend, subtitles, or caption.

1. I can't understand this French film without English .

2. Have you heard the of the Loch Ness Monster?

3. Don't forget to write a funny before you post that photo on Facebook.

4. Many people believe that the city of Atlantis is just a .

5. My hearing is fine, but I always keep the on when the actors have thick accents.

Activity 2: Odd One Out

In each group, identify the word that does NOT belong with the others.

1. Which word is the odd one out?
Select... Subtitle Translation Film Myth

2. Which word is the odd one out?
Select... Caption Folklore Tale Fable

3. Which word is the odd one out?
Select... Instagram Photo Storytelling Caption

4. Which word is the odd one out?
Select... Movie Screen Ancient Hero Subtitles

5. Which word is the odd one out?
Select... Subtitle Legend Myth Urban Tale

Activity 3: Reading Comprehension

Read the dialogue and answer the questions below.

Tom: Hey Sarah, what are you watching?

Sarah: It’s a documentary about the legend of Bigfoot. It’s actually quite interesting!

Tom: Oh, is it in English?

Sarah: No, it’s in German, but I’m using English subtitles.

Tom: Cool! You should post a screenshot of that forest scene on your blog.

Sarah: Good idea! I’ll do that right now. I just need to think of a clever caption to explain what it is.

1. Is the "legend" Sarah is watching about a true story or a mythical creature?
Select... It is about a true historical event. It is about a mythical creature. It is about a famous actor.

2. Why is Sarah using "subtitles"?
Select... Because the documentary is in German and she needs to understand it. Because she likes reading more than listening. Because her speakers are broken.

3. What does Sarah need to write for her blog post?
Select... A new legend A German translation A caption