How did English evolve? - Kate Gardoqui
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What is the difference between "a hearty welcome" and "a cordial reception"? In a brief, action-packed history of the English language, Kate Gardoqui explains why these semantically equal phrases evoke such different images.
Based on the increasingly diverse population in the United States and on the past history of English, what prediction can you make about the future of the English language? What factors may influence the future evolution of our language?
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Meet The Creators
- Director Ben Tobitt
- Educator Kate Gardoqui
- Animator Rosanna Wan
- Narrator Kate Gardoqui
