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Episode 36: Finalizing the Alphabet

The History of English Podcast

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The History of English Podcast is a podcast about the history of the English language. This week, we look at how the first English scribes applied the Roman alphabet to the unique sounds of Old English. We also explore some of the other unique sounds of early English. And once again, we'll see how this early alphabet impacted modern English spellings.

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