Our first episode deals with the history of the English language.

In this episode we'll provide a detailed account of the evolution of the English language from its Proto-Germanic roots to its current global status.

We will cover major historical periods such as Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English, highlighting key influences on the language, including the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans.

We will also explore significant phonological and grammatical changes, including the Great Vowel Shift, the loss of grammatical inflections, and the borrowing of words from other languages.

Let's examine the global spread of English due to British colonisation and its subsequent rise as a lingua franca.

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