15 Questions
What event significantly contributed to the English vocabulary?
The Romans bringing England into contact with Latin civilization in 597
During which event did the nobles and those associated with them mainly use French?
The Norman Conquest in 1066
What is the focus of the course 'History of English Language'?
The importance of English as a global language
What reflects many centuries of development in the English language?
The political and social events affecting the English people and their language
What is the estimated number of speakers who have acquired English as a second language with near native fluency?
350-400 million
Which language did the English lower classes mainly use for two centuries after the Norman Conquest?
Latin
Which language is among the official languages of the United Nations?
Chinese
In which language is more scientific research published than in any other language?
English
Which language was considered to have attained ascendancy two centuries ago?
French
What is the estimated total number of English speakers, including first and second language speakers as well as those who know enough to use it effectively as a foreign language?
1.5 billion
What reflects the pre-eminence of English in commercial use?
Amount of scientific research published
Which language is not among the official languages of the United Nations?
German
Which language was considered to have attained ascendancy two centuries ago before experiencing a decline?
French
In which language is more scientific research published than in any other language?
English
What is the focus of the course 'History of English Language'?
The history and development of the English language
Explore the evolution of the English language from Old English to Modern English, and understand the process of creating new words. Learn about the factors driving the development of English and the distinction between Dead and Living Languages.
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