A Short History of the English Language
Description
English, an incredibly rich and complex language, also has the largest vocabulary. This program provides an overview of four key periods in the chronological history of the English language and how events in each period shaped the words, spelling, pronunciation, and grammar of English. We explore the cultural and social influences on Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English. Excerpts from Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and Shakespeare illustrate the changing structure of English over time. This is an ideal resource for introducing a vast topic in an accessible and simplified way.
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12 min 1 sec
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