Why Is English The Way We Have It Today?
English is the largest language by number of speakers. It has developed over the course of more than 1,400 years and has a rich interesting history.
The variation among the accents and dialects of English used in different countries and regions can sometimes lead to confusion or even mutual unintelligibility between English speakers.
It’s useful to those who study English to know its' history. It can help to shed light upon its' quirks of spelling and pronunciation and understand why English is the way we have it today.
Take a look at these 25 maps and charts presented by Vox that explain how English got started and how it evolved.
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