McGlynn studies, teaches different forms of the English language.

Authors

Aldemaro Romero Jr., CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-20-2017

Abstract

Although English is spoken around the world and is considered the main means of communication in commerce, science, and many other fields, the language has humble origins and a complicated story.

With roots in the southern part of England, drawing from French, German, and Scandinavian languages, English began to spread around the world as the British began colonizing. First it was Wales, then Scotland, Ireland, Australia, the United States, South Africa, India, and elsewhere around the globe.

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This work was originally published in College Talk.