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English spelling largely reflects the state of the language in the late 1500s. In this episode, we look at one of the first English spelling books, and we explore several plays by William Shakespeare to examine the way he rhymed words.
Episodes. Episode 1: Introduction. Episode 2: The Indo-European Discovery. Episode 3: The Indo-European Family Tree. Episode 4: A Grimm Brother Resurrects the Dead (..language) Episode 5: Centum, Satem and the Letter C. Episode 6: Indo-European Words. Episode 7: More Indo-European Words.
Mar 25, 2024 · A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped the development and spread of the language from the Eurasian steppe to the entire world.
Mar 25, 2024 · A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped the development and spread of the language from the Eurasian steppe to the entire world.
Sep 5, 2023 · A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped the development and spread of the language from the Eurasian steppe to the entire world.
Listen to The History of English Podcast on Spotify. The Spoken History of a Global Language.
