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Episode 68 (English Through the Ages)

In a Manner of Speaking

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French Influence on the English Language

This chapter explores the impact of the French language on English during the period of French influence, including changes in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It discusses the linguistic situation in England at the time, with French becoming the official language while English continued to be spoken in everyday life. The chapter also examines the influence of French on English poetry and the introduction of rhyming in Middle English.

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