In the search for the origins we of English, we are going all the way back to the end of the last ice age.
Category: History of English
Reasons for English: No gender?
English doesn’t have masculine and feminine words, which makes learning the language a bit easier. But have you ever thought about why English doesn’t do what most other languages do? And does this mean English is not a sexist language? Listen to find out.
Reasons for English: American English
There is a lot of information about the differences between British and American English. But have you ever thought about why the two varieties are different? Find out more in this episode of English with Stephen.
Reasons for English: The 100 years war
Find out how a war that lasted over 100 years saw dramatic changes in the role of the English language in England.
Reasons for English: 1066 and all that language
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.
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’.