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The History of English Podcast

By: Kevin Stroud
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  • The Spoken History of a Global Language
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  • Episode 175: The English of Romeo and Juliet
    Mar 25 2024
    Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays and one of the most popular plays ever written. In this episode, we examine the language of the play to see how it reflects the English of Elizabethan England, … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Episode 174: Speak and Spell
    Feb 8 2024
    English spelling largely reflects the state of the language in the late 1500s. In this episode, we look at one of the first English spelling books, and we explore several plays by William Shakespeare to examine the way he rhymed … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 173: Fooling Around
    Jan 2 2024
    In this episode, we look at the development of English comedy in the early modern era. We examine some of William Shakespeare’s early comedies, and we also distinguish Shakespearean comedy from other types of comedic performances which had been popular … Continue reading →
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    1 hr and 25 mins

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Thank you, Kevin Stroud, for an Excellent Series

I always look forward to the next episode of Mr. Stroud’s history of the English language.

His material organization is strategic and consistent, his writing is detailed and engaging, and his presentation is clear and interesting.

Thank you for providing such a deep resource into the English language through its evolution across populations in time.

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One of, if not THE greatest linguistic podcasts ever created. Listening to Mr. Stroud explain the history of English is like listening to a historical novel where "English" is the main character.

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Excellent & Informative

Ever wonder why English spelling is so weird? This is where you can find ALL the answers. It's surprisingly entertaining, and full of history.

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