WebQuest

The History of the English Language

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This webquest introduces the origins of the English language. Have you ever thought why we write the words in English in one way, but pronounce in another? Do you know what are the languages English has borrowed the words from? Did you know that William Shakespeare invented lots of words for his writings, and several of them are still in use? Why is English the global language used worldwide?

You will find the answers for these and some other questions in websites provided in the webquest. Also, you will place the English language development in timeline and how is it positioned in the language family. Your final task is to create a presentation on one aspect of English language development.

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