English Language History: Page 2

The history of the English Language.

Some confusing words in the American dialect
English Language History

Some confusing words in the American dialect

Some confusing words in the American dialect in both Audio and text versions. Mary dear, make me merry: say you'll marry me. Your browser do…

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Excerpt from the Gospel According to St Matthew
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Excerpt from the Gospel According to St Matthew

Excerpt from the Gospel According to St Matthew in both Audio and text versions. 69. But Peter sat without in the court, and there came to h…

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Great Vowel Shift Pronunciation Changes
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Great Vowel Shift Pronunciation Changes

Great Vowel Shift Pronunciation Changes in both Audio and text versions. The following words are pronounced how they would have been in the…

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Thomas Edison Talking About Electricity in 1908
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Thomas Edison Talking About Electricity in 1908

Thomas Edison Talking About Electricity in 1908 in both Audio and text versions. When I look around at the resources of the electrical field…

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Winston Churchill’s 1941 War Speech
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Winston Churchill’s 1941 War Speech

Winston Churchill’s 1941 War Speech in both Audio and text versions. We shall go on to the end.We shall fight in France.We shall fight on th…

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Audio Recordings
English Language History

Audio Recordings

Audio Recordings of old and modern English Language

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Sources
English Language History

Sources

Books Television Series Websites – Basic Websites – More Detailed Just For Fun

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Glossary
English Language History

Glossary

Glossary of terms used throughout this site

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