Why is English spoken in so many different countries? This episode explores how the British Empire spread the English language across the globe, and how former colonies reshaped it to fit their own cultures. We also look at the Commonwealth, local versions of English, and why understanding this history helps us better understand the modern English-speaking world.

Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcast

Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-the-commonwealth-of-nations-arose-from-a-crumbling-british-empire
https://www.britannica.com/place/British-Empire
https://thecommonwealth.org/

Music: "Cherish" by Sascha Ende https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherishhttps://ende.app/en/standard-license