Last week, we looked at the events of the year 1066. This week, we examine how the English language changed after a French-speaking king took over the English crown.
Category: History of English
Word Stories: Fish and chips
It’s the meal everyone thinks of when they think of British cooking. In this episode, we look at the origins of the phrase ‘fish and chips’.
Reasons for English: The Vikings and English
The Vikings had a significant impact on the development of the English language and are the reason for one good thing and one terrible thing for English language learners.
Reasons for English: Where does English come from?
In this episode, we look at the origins of English. Where did it come from? Why did it start on the island of Britain? Who were the Anglo Saxons?