Learn how this Germanic language evolved to present-day English
A screen grab from the video. (Picture Courtesy: YouTube)
The English language has evolved by leaps and bounds since the time the German tribes first invaded Britain in the fifth century. Cut to the present, the language has spread all over the world through colonialism, trade and the internet in its different hybrid forms.
How this Germanic language was able to successfully evolve into modern-day English can be credited to its ability to absorb, adapt and even steal from other languages.
This cool video clip gives you a brief lesson on the rich history of the world’s lingua franca in just ten minutes.
Check out the video by clicking on the link below:
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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