Let me share a video that shows the development of the English language. It started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes (the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, which called the Anglo-Saxons) who invaded the British Isles. Latin effected the language with merchants. Anglo-Saxons pushed the Celtic-speaking inhabitants out of England. The Angles came from England and their language was called Englisc - from which the words England and English are derived.
When I was in high school, I made a report about the history of English. Your blog helped me remember it. Thank you for posting.
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The origin of English is a very long and detailed story. We touched this topic when we were in our last two years of high school. It is good to know a little something of what we are studying.
ReplyDeleteI also studied this when I was in high school. It really proves that the English language is a mixture of different languages.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us remember the origin of the English language.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to know the origin of of the subject that we are studying.
ReplyDeleteI definitely remember my high school days with your post, Tina. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, Tina. We should learn not only the basic skills in grammar and English writing but also know the origin of it.
ReplyDeleteThe video was very witty and very informative. I liked it very much.
ReplyDeleteOn an additional note, I think this is the first time I've seen "effect" used as a verb. I think "affect" would have been more appropriate since "effect", when used as a verb, has another meaning.
The video is really educational and instructive. This reminded us that we should know something about the foundation of the language we are currently learning.
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