The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPad/Mac/PC
The Open UniversityWhere did the phrase ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ come from? And when did scientists finally get round to naming sexual body parts? Voiced by Clive Anderson, this entertaining romp through 'The History of English' squeezes 1600 years of history into 10 one-minute bites, uncovering the sources of English words and phrases from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to America and the Internet. Bursti... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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A look at what words the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings bought to the English language.
Transcript -- A look at what words the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings bought to the English language.
In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded Britain and bought with him fancy French words to add to the English language.
Transcript -- In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded Britain and bought with him fancy French words to add to the English language.
This video tells us that Shakespeare invented over 2000 new words and phrases like eyeball, anchovy and puppy.
Transcript -- This video tells us that Shakespeare invented over 2000 new words and phrases like eyeball, anchovy and puppy.
Illustrating that in 1611, the new King James Bible was created and gave us many famous phrases.
Transcript -- Illustrating that in 1611, the new King James Bible was created and gave us many famous phrases.
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- why sit through hours of a bad podcast when you can have this
Says more in a mere 10 minutes than a certain other one - and without all errors.
Apple Podcasts5asddhf
United States4 years ago - Funny & pedagogic
All chapters are funniest but the information is really interesting, and is easy to understand. more
Apple Podcasts4Cuaserman
Mexico9 years ago - Wow!
Amazing!! I love it!!! Please make more like it!!!
Apple Podcasts5PitchPerfectRules
Australia10 years ago - palatable animated knowledge
I feel bad using the word palatable to describe this "knowledge," but I must admit that more people will give this abbreviated course about the English-language a chance simply because they see the thumbnail that is of a cartoon image. It is actually pretty well done, and there's good, accurate research put into these I do also like that they included the transcripts of each of the 10 episodes as well. Well done. more
Apple Podcasts5FotoJoeUnited States11 years ago - Informative & funny.
I found this history lesson engaging, impressive & completely enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5Sir Travels-alotAustralia11 years ago
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