The History of English Podcast Episode 163: An Elementary Education
Nov 9, 2022
Explore the changing perception of English in the Elizabethan period and the advocacy of Richard Mulcaster for standardizing English spelling. Learn about the impact of John Lily on English literature and the evolving attitudes towards the English language. Discover the origins of the word 'hiccup' and delve into Maulcaster's spelling system and reforms.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
John Lily's Impact on English Literature
05:18 • 6min
Changing Attitudes Towards the English Language in the Late 16th Century
11:17 • 11min
Regulation of Football and the Origins of the Word 'Hiccup'
22:40 • 4min
The Elementary: Maulcaster's Spelling System
26:19 • 10min
Maulcaster's Spelling Reforms
36:42 • 33min