HB's English Links--Classical Magnet School

History of the English Language Information

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Chaucer Biography

To view the History of the English Language Notes, I'd suggest that you OPEN the link that is right below this message (vs. saving it)--it's more likely to work!

History of English Language Notes (PowerPoint)

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To view the Model Chaucer Poem Presentation, I'd suggest that you OPEN the link that is right below this message (vs. saving it)--it's more likely to work!

Model Chaucer Poem Presentation (PowerPoint)

Chaucer Poem Presentation Information

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"Brief History of the English Language" Article

Old English Poetry Reading

Germanic Runes
(Used to write Old English before the Latin Alphabet was introduced)
Also called "Futhark" (after the first six letters of the alphabet!)

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Middle English & Chaucer Page

Listen to the General Prologue of the Canterbury Tales

Learn Middle English!

The following links are to a YOUTUBE dissection of "The Story of the English Language,"  which is a GREAT informational source--a PBS documentary!

Story Of English Episode 2 Video 1

Story of English Episode 2 Video 2

SOE E2 V3

SOE E2 V4

SOE E2 V5

SOE E2 V6

SOE E2 V7

Where did this here language come from, anyway?