The Story of English. The Mother Tongue
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Originally broadcast as a single episode of a series on PBS television in 1986.
Birth of the Indo-European language -- Birth of English in the British Isles -- The influences of Old English -- The dark ages -- The influences of Middle English -- (and more).
Up to a billion and a half people speak English in some form. It is the international medium of communication for technology, diplomacy, business and popular culture. This program explains how English has risen to such prominence.
DVD.
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
English submitted by aparna70 on August 23, 2014, 10:15pm language
SERIES
Story of English (Television program)
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Closed captioned.
PUBLISHED
Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2007]
Year Published: 2007
Description: 1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Format: DVD
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
SUBJECTS
English language -- History.
English language -- Etymology.
Documentary videos.
Films for the hearing impaired.