The History of English in Ten Minutes

English like all languages is constantly changing and evolving, the words that were so ‘rad’ and ‘wicked’ only a decade ago are now no longer in use and you’re lame or a nause if you still use them. Words are in a constant state of flux and with the rise of social media and instant messaging across the globe that change is happening faster than ever before. 

In this YouTube video from The Open University brilliantly explains the history of English in ten minutes. Be prepared to learn a few things you didn’t know before and have a giggle along the way.