This 20-page PPT explains the evolution of English and key events that caused it to change. It provides an excellent introduction to Unit 2 - Language in Transition. The PPT contains:
- A brief overview of Old, Middle and Early Modern and Modern English
- A timeline
- An overview of language in the digital age
- An explanation of key theories relating to language in transition, including the substratum theory and the s-curve model.
There are separate resources available that provide textual analysis, a listening activity for the Crystal lecture, a glossary of key terminology, a summary sheet of theories, and tasks to unpack the mechanisms for language change.
Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 42%
A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.
£1.00