Discover the History of English

Did you know that the English word "human" has a Latin origin? And did you know that the word "people" actually comes from French? Today, hundreds of millions of people speak English either as their first or second language. But hundreds of years ago, the English language that we know today did not exist. It has been evolving through the centuries and continues to do so now. In this lesson, I will teach you the history of invasions, migrations, and other influences that have helped to shape English as we know it. You will also discover English words that have origins in Latin, French, and other languages. Don't miss this fascinating lesson!
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TRANSCRIPT
Hello. I'm Gill from engVid, and today... As you know, I usually teach an aspect of the English language, but today, we're going to be looking at the English language from a different perspective, a different angle, and looking at the history of the language and how it has developed, because the English language hasn't always been the way it is today. It's developed over hundreds and hundreds of years.
Now, today, hundreds of millions of people speak English all over the world, whether it's their first language or their second language, or just one of the foreign languages that they speak and learn at school, and so on. So, hundreds of millions of people speak English and learn English. But hundreds of years ago, the English language that we know today didn't really exist. It sort of got put together gradually by different historical events. So we're going to go back in history now, and have a look at a timeline.
I don't know if you've seen a timeline before, but it is literally the time, the years going from left to right, like you get on a graph if you've done graphs, and the time goes across along the line. So the different developments that happened can be shown on that line. So we're starting here in 55 BC, hundreds of years ago, and we're coming up to... Well, beyond. We have 1066, here, but because I ran out of space on the board, the time went on for such a long time, I couldn't get all the centuries in, but I will still tell you about them. Okay. But these are the very interesting parts, which are on the board.
So, 55 BC, the Roman invasion of Britain, of the U.K., where we are at the moment. So, you've heard of the Roman Empire with Julius Caesar and all the other Caesars, the Roman Empire that spread in different directions, and Britain is one of the directions they spread in. They came here, and stayed for a while, and built some nice buildings, and they built a wall that goes across between Scotland and England, called Hadrian's Wall, because the Emperor at the time was called Hadrian. So, anyway, when they came and stayed for some time, they brought their language with them, the Latin language. Okay? And the Latin language, it's called a dead language today, but it has influenced so many other languages, especially in Southern Europe, so languages like Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, they all come from Latin. So, in this country, in the English language, we have had the Latin influence at different times. So, the Romans brought their Latin language with them. Okay? So that influenced the way people were speaking to each other as time went on. And the natives of this country started learning Latin words, and it became integrated into the language.
Okay, so let's have a look at some of the words that we use today that were influenced or that came from Latin words. Right? And we have this pie chart, here, which you may know if you've been studying things for IELTS and the writing task. A pie chart... So, the whole circle represents 100%. So if you're thinking of all the words in the English language at the moment, Latin, the Latin words that came from... Partly from the Roman invasion, we have 29% of the words in the English language have come from a Latin origin, from a source, Latin source. Okay. So here are just a few of very words that we use every day, really. Words like: "human", "animal", "dental" to do with the teeth, "decimal" which is to do with the fingers because we have 10 fingers, "decimal", and "digital", also fingers, "factory" where things are made, manufacture, "library" where you read books, "libre" meaning book, "library", the building where the books are kept, "manual" to do with if you do things with your hand it comes from the Latin word for "hand", "manual". "Lunar" to do with the moon, because the Latin word for the moon was "luna", "luna". And "solar" to do with the sun, again, because the Latin word was like that, "solar". "Military", anything to do with soldiers because the Latin Roman Empire soldiers were... That was the word that was used for "soldiers". "Melees" I think. And we also get our "mile", the distance, the mile from that, because that was the distance that they would march, I think, before they had a rest or something like that.

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  • @wahn10
    @wahn104 жыл бұрын

    No graphics, animation, editing, music or effects. Just an intelligent woman who wants to explain something interesting to me in very clear fashion. LOVE it.

  • @Miriam-fk9wr

    @Miriam-fk9wr

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I also love it, she’s fantastic.

  • @elizamccroskey1708

    @elizamccroskey1708

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her delivery has a lovely rhythm to it sometimes. It can sound like poetry.

  • @josegregoriobaenaandrade9811

    @josegregoriobaenaandrade9811

    3 жыл бұрын

    simply excellent....

  • @yaggikjalan

    @yaggikjalan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @ritusoni5684

    @ritusoni5684

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really

  • @JorgeMedina-cs5tg
    @JorgeMedina-cs5tg4 жыл бұрын

    I can understand almost every Word, because she speaks so clear

  • @uleeandriadetv3344

    @uleeandriadetv3344

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes she's truly impressive..

  • @jhintomang2290

    @jhintomang2290

    3 жыл бұрын

    And she speaks slowly

  • @inciileoyren9656

    @inciileoyren9656

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same way

  • @user-jg3km2jw3p

    @user-jg3km2jw3p

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @shawnkovac1042

    @shawnkovac1042

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, she speaks very clear. but i'm a natural English speaker. hehe. But my English is American English. but i agree, very nice lady to listen to.

  • @IVANHOECHAPUT
    @IVANHOECHAPUT2 жыл бұрын

    My God, we NEED more brilliant teachers like you in our schools! I've seen the English language being desecrated in my 74 years here. Thank you so much for your beautiful video!

  • @anasanchez2503

    @anasanchez2503

    2 жыл бұрын

    I concur with Ivanhoe Chaput. I'll add, however, that, sometimes, instructors can be brilliant, but often, they're careless about their language. Notice, in general (as a society), how the vernacular language is highly used. And not only English, but other languages are not valued.😭😭😭😭

  • @Abeturk

    @Abeturk

    9 ай бұрын

    terms and conditions (akar-eser / eser-eger) EĞER-ISE = (EVEN-IF) (su AKAR- yel ESER) = water flows - wind blows İSE-EĞER = (IF-EVER) (yel ESER- ekin EĞER)= the wind blows and bows the crops EĞER-ISE and İSE-EĞER constructs are used to specify "conditions" and are often used interchangeably. İSE-EĞER: means "If ever" and indicates a condition that is more likely to occur. "If ever you need any help, just let me know." (Yardıma ihtiyacın olursa eğer, sadece haber ver.) or (Herhangi bir yardıma ihtiyaç duyarsan, bana haber vermen yeterli) “If I'm not tired, we’ll visit them in the evening.” = “Yorgun değilsem eğer akşamleyin onları ziyaret ederiz” EĞER-ISE: means "Even if" and indicates a condition that is less likely to occur. "Even if it rains tomorrow, I will go for a walk." (Yarın yürüyüşe çıkacağım, eğer yağmur yağıyor olsa dahi ) or (Yarın yağmur yağsa bile yürüyüşe çıkacağım.) “Why should i go to work, (even) if I'm not getting my salary” = Eğer maaşımı alamıyorsam, neden işe gideyim ki.

  • @naushadsagar7192

    @naushadsagar7192

    6 ай бұрын

    Your lectures are meant to excellency

  • @gloriathompson4010
    @gloriathompson40102 жыл бұрын

    I wished I had a teacher like that at school. Clear direct, precise a charming personality and very ordaly

  • @salmanshareswithU
    @salmanshareswithU2 жыл бұрын

    She's so wholesome! Her intelligence, kind voice and body language is truly amazing.

  • @llVIU

    @llVIU

    2 жыл бұрын

    **literally anything** you: OMG SO AMAZING, WOW!

  • @samarabatista4359
    @samarabatista43594 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Brazil and don't speak english, but this woman make an english so easy to understand. Speak slowly and clear. It's wonderful. She's incrible! Sorry my english.

  • @PinkbubblegumPop

    @PinkbubblegumPop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Samara you write wel keep it up ♥️

  • @user-ed8me4be9q

    @user-ed8me4be9q

    2 жыл бұрын

    There iS a beatiful city Samara in Volga river in Russia!

  • @user-xi3cg8eb9m

    @user-xi3cg8eb9m

    2 жыл бұрын

    May be, you don’t speak English, but you type English really cool.

  • @user-xi3cg8eb9m

    @user-xi3cg8eb9m

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinkbubblegumPop it calls typing…

  • @MeninoLegolas

    @MeninoLegolas

    2 жыл бұрын

    É porque ela é britânica. Os britânicos falam inglês. Os americanos mastigam e cospem inglês. Uma coisa importante: NUNCA PEÇA DESCULPAS por seu inglês não ser tão bom ainda.

  • @Romalvx
    @Romalvx2 жыл бұрын

    Logic, easy, clear, a pleasant and calm voice...Gill is a living inspiration for many teachers not only for students.

  • @isaa8579

    @isaa8579

    10 ай бұрын

    How true

  • @joicealbanez9260
    @joicealbanez92602 жыл бұрын

    As an EFL teacher, I applaud you, Gill! Absolutely enchanting and nice. Thank you so much for taking your time and sharing with us. And as mentioned here before, no music, effects, animation ...no quibbles over trifles! A board, a pen and an amazing teacher. Kudos, Gill

  • @mdsofiqahmed7003

    @mdsofiqahmed7003

    Жыл бұрын

    If anybody take away me any kinds of her like make up her mind i will promised i always cope with him I want a person who lead me always And i totally charity my body or my mind There is no reason This reason i want a women who always guide me and bring up me Any country All of this offer

  • @ronasoria5459
    @ronasoria54593 жыл бұрын

    If she were my grandma, I'd be happy to listen to her every day.

  • @k0185123

    @k0185123

    3 жыл бұрын

    me too!

  • @billy-cg1qq

    @billy-cg1qq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh

  • @feargripper

    @feargripper

    2 жыл бұрын

    Implying you don’t enjoy listening to your grandma :(

  • @Alfredo-vh6un

    @Alfredo-vh6un

    2 жыл бұрын

    Funny guy.

  • @jocelynekepler7673
    @jocelynekepler76734 жыл бұрын

    This lady is such a good and interesting teacher. I teach, born in France and living in the USA for many years. I find her lectures very informative and easy to understand. Thank you! You are a ray of sunshine!

  • @AprilPearls

    @AprilPearls

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is it because she said 29 per cent of English is French ? :)))

  • @troiscarottes

    @troiscarottes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AprilPearls Probably not. She simply couldn't hide the fact.

  • @rickrinto3137

    @rickrinto3137

    2 жыл бұрын

    Clear English story explanation, she is a real English lecturer, thank you madam

  • @mdsofiqahmed7003

    @mdsofiqahmed7003

    Жыл бұрын

    If anybody take away me any kinds of her like make up her mind i will promised i always cope with him I want a person who lead me always And i totally charity my body or my mind There is no reason This reason i want a women who always guide me and bring up me Any country All of this offer

  • @allendaniel8019

    @allendaniel8019

    9 ай бұрын

    🎉❤2😂

  • @robertaribeiro8876
    @robertaribeiro8876 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Brazil and I'm so happy that I understand your class!! It was so interesting learn about English language. You are a very good teacher! Thank you!

  • @ThiagoSilva-gr1rk

    @ThiagoSilva-gr1rk

    Жыл бұрын

    Brazil team 🇧🇷

  • @thispersonrighthere9024

    @thispersonrighthere9024

    8 ай бұрын

    now, search for where the letters of the latin alphabet come from.

  • @abnynnn9770

    @abnynnn9770

    5 ай бұрын

    Brazil!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @Eugenetra7
    @Eugenetra72 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful teacher and a charming lady. No super 3d effects and all those modern things, just old style teaching, everything is so clear and interesting. I'm not a native speaker, but I've understood every single word.

  • @abcd123906
    @abcd1239067 жыл бұрын

    I love how she hops in from the side at the beginning. She's so cute! And knowledgeable of course :)

  • @swetlanamrinal8698

    @swetlanamrinal8698

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah!😁😂😄

  • @kranjcat
    @kranjcat3 жыл бұрын

    omg when she started to explain what a timeline is, i knew that this would be good. such a sweet lady.

  • @luizfelipeprince8733
    @luizfelipeprince87332 жыл бұрын

    I’m so impressed with all your knowledge and how well you are able to pass it without doing too much, in terms of visual effects. The words are very clear. Thank you!

  • @amiyachakrabortty3503
    @amiyachakrabortty3503 Жыл бұрын

    Every school needs a teacher like Mrs Gill. She is, to me, a teachers' teacher. Every day, at the age of 57 , I would attend at least one of her lectures.

  • @davidsayers2102
    @davidsayers21027 жыл бұрын

    great to find a teacher who is about teaching and not showing how smart she is :)

  • @joshuamutombo4927

    @joshuamutombo4927

    4 жыл бұрын

    If she was young things would be different believe me

  • @dedirahmat5083

    @dedirahmat5083

    4 жыл бұрын

    Taketut tu bay

  • @nathrose7612

    @nathrose7612

    4 жыл бұрын

    She is a very good teacher. 🙏💙

  • @nathrose7612

    @nathrose7612

    4 жыл бұрын

    @TeachingTim when Aliénor d Aquitaine ruled she imported lot of words from France to England.

  • @ryanlogou5482

    @ryanlogou5482

    4 жыл бұрын

    TeachingTim you may be correct but this lesson probably isn’t meant for linguistic scholars but instead as a general survey but hey idk

  • @mohammedhassan4799
    @mohammedhassan47994 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I see this lovely lady, my respect for her increases. Her teaching method is so immaculate. May God bless you, teacher.

  • @maddiraju6083

    @maddiraju6083

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. It's immaculate

  • @favourazoms2365

    @favourazoms2365

    4 жыл бұрын

    I concur. It's truly immaculate!

  • @moniquevanhooreweder6456

    @moniquevanhooreweder6456

    3 жыл бұрын

    Belgium never solved one small detail in my employment file else I would have ended as her pupil also.

  • @PinkbubblegumPop

    @PinkbubblegumPop

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're immaculate...& Adorable ♥️💖🌹😃

  • @meenamarade207

    @meenamarade207

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep I also immaculate

  • @eurilianagraterol8143
    @eurilianagraterol8143 Жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed about the amount of history and fluency with which you my lady explain your own language. Simply THANKS FOR THIS CHANNEL!!

  • @mhdbashar70
    @mhdbashar70 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kindness,you managed to revise weeks of studying the English language history in minutes . I love your language and your unique way of presenting . Thank you so much, I love you!!

  • @carlosazambujayt
    @carlosazambujayt4 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to Gil for hours. Her way of teaching is interesting and calming at the same time. It´s a pleasure by itself that also improves our knowledge in many areas, and our lives. Thank you, Gil!

  • @mariacebrecos303

    @mariacebrecos303

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her name is Gill. Other than this, I totally agree with you.

  • @NovellaTravel
    @NovellaTravel7 жыл бұрын

    I'm English and I have a basic knowledge of where English comes from but this was very interesting to watch! Thanks:)

  • @seedfenix9301

    @seedfenix9301

    5 жыл бұрын

    Learn with Lewis yes

  • @ramu9375
    @ramu937511 ай бұрын

    Beautifully presented; zero complexity, but 100% clarity, the way every presentation should be. Loved it.

  • @sheepishwolf
    @sheepishwolf2 жыл бұрын

    Even if you won't read this, i have to thank you. I'm always searching for more and more information about languages, even the ones i already speak. My father used to teach me etymology, so this lesson reminds me of my childhood. Thank you.

  • @ViscountNo7
    @ViscountNo77 жыл бұрын

    "I don't know if you have seen a timeline before, but this is literally a time line." LOL This is a good one.

  • @sheepgray08

    @sheepgray08

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂 Amazing

  • @anasapsana824

    @anasapsana824

    4 жыл бұрын

    And the diagram 😁

  • @lisareed5669

    @lisareed5669

    4 жыл бұрын

    There was a day when you had not seen a timeline.

  • @gekkomatic

    @gekkomatic

    4 жыл бұрын

    These days, which country has had the most influence on England speaking people ?

  • @sammyrothauser3153

    @sammyrothauser3153

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gekkomatic probably Spanish due to the close location and Immigrants in the US and I can imagine for the UK its Indian languages due to Indians moving to the UK after India was not a colony anymore and arabic due to refugees.

  • @carloszavala2992
    @carloszavala29924 жыл бұрын

    I was born and live in Mexico in the southern border from USA and since I was a boy, I started to speak and sometimes went to English schools, but never found a teacher like her. So calmed, elegant and enough knowledge of the lenguage so I can feel in love with English. sincerely think I will never stop learning. So gentle lady.

  • @user-jk9sm1tb6u

    @user-jk9sm1tb6u

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am from a holy city in Iran, Middle East. It is very interesting a language has made it possible for me to learn something about your experiences who live miles and miles away.

  • @carloszavala2992

    @carloszavala2992

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, for me it's so interesting to know other cultures and persons. Passionate of learning lenguages to. Speak my mother thonge and learning Italian and Portuguese. And what do you do for living??

  • @lucianasoledad976
    @lucianasoledad9762 жыл бұрын

    It's paramount to study the origin of the language so as to understand why we continuously find similar words with Latin and Nordic languages. I loved the explanation ❤️

  • @Pintuprajapati90

    @Pintuprajapati90

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you friends mam tell me

  • @Pintuprajapati90

    @Pintuprajapati90

    Жыл бұрын

    Plzz 🙏❤️ mam

  • @mdsofiqahmed7003

    @mdsofiqahmed7003

    Жыл бұрын

    If anybody take away me any kinds of her like make up her mind i will promised i always cope with him I want a person who lead me always And i totally charity my body or my mind There is no reason This reason i want a women who always guide me and bring up me Any country All of this offer

  • @abdullahmazkhouri
    @abdullahmazkhouri10 ай бұрын

    The way you're speaking hadn't left anything untold, brief yet easy to comprehend.

  • @raviolipaw9015
    @raviolipaw90157 жыл бұрын

    this woman is amazing!

  • @SatishKumar-mu3tv

    @SatishKumar-mu3tv

    6 жыл бұрын

    U also amazing vilen,,,did u see yourself,,,u looks like a anjel,,,,when i saw u,,i thaught anjel came into the world,,,nd i am not kidding,,it is true,,,

  • @venmthegost7509

    @venmthegost7509

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vilen Everett yes she is

  • @muibryan88

    @muibryan88

    6 жыл бұрын

    very clear.

  • @akamiakami3211

    @akamiakami3211

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vilen Everett yes she is so dear ....

  • @edguancial2728

    @edguancial2728

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vilen Everett Latin

  • @gj8683
    @gj86833 жыл бұрын

    Looking at the history of English from a different "Angle." Nice bit of word play there.

  • @gc2062
    @gc20622 жыл бұрын

    Gracias a toda la comunidad que apoya a Gill para tener diversos idiomas en los subtítulos. Hasta sirve para poder comprenderlos, tomando como eje el inglés. Saludos desde Mx.

  • @pmwijeratne1896
    @pmwijeratne1896 Жыл бұрын

    A plain and intelligent presentation that gives all the vital points on gradual development of English language , something I have been looking for years

  • @noota
    @noota4 жыл бұрын

    She is adorable. "I don't know if you've ever seen a timeline, but we're gonna start here, a few years ago, in 55bc."

  • @hannancheikh4901

    @hannancheikh4901

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, she said that I don't know if they are saying timeline , if you've done graphs before ! She's an amazing woman really truly

  • @paolafattori4357

    @paolafattori4357

    4 жыл бұрын

    Please check the major differences between Roman Latin and Church Latin. The words that came during those two VERY different periods are lexically different, and this can help understand the story. The lady is very nice.

  • @hannancheikh4901

    @hannancheikh4901

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paolafattori4357 do you have knowledge about history?

  • @paolafattori4357

    @paolafattori4357

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@hannancheikh4901 Well, I know a bit more than what the lovely lady said about the development of the English language, that's all.

  • @hannancheikh4901

    @hannancheikh4901

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paolafattori4357 so do you study English at university or something else, can we communicate with each other?

  • @hannesheinz720
    @hannesheinz7207 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mrs. Gill for sharing this video! Your voice and prononciaton is very clear perfect for learning English for people from abroad!

  • @Daniula02
    @Daniula022 жыл бұрын

    You're the teacher I want to become. It's such a pleasure to listen to you! And I've learned so much with this lesson!!!

  • @lolavalderas7976
    @lolavalderas79762 жыл бұрын

    Gill, congratulations!! After listening your lesson I have to say that I understood almost every word. Your passion and understanding are amazing. Thanks.

  • @luizcarlosdecastrovasconce2411
    @luizcarlosdecastrovasconce24114 жыл бұрын

    I do love their classes. She's my favourite teacher ! How lovely she is !

  • @tarasharma2253

    @tarasharma2253

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sir I m from india I want to teach in abroad will you tell me how it is possible...8090427472 India'... what's up m .... sir please..

  • @tarasharma2253

    @tarasharma2253

    4 жыл бұрын

    @yusuf andaluci .. please join m sir on what's up 8090427472 I wanna be a English teacher in abroad....in any country..

  • @kseniyaandre2892

    @kseniyaandre2892

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tarasharma2253 You need to study more, Tara. You make mistakes which a teacher shouldn't make.

  • @nortesur9504
    @nortesur95044 жыл бұрын

    I was drinking a strong black Colombian coffee while watched this video and my drink turned into a soft British tea.. Good info.. Greetings from Colombia south America.

  • @wahn10

    @wahn10

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too. My jasmine tea turned black and suddenly a bit of milk appeared. And a sugar cube.

  • @williampalacio9980

    @williampalacio9980

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vlad Perez where abouts colombia you are ,I’m in Australia .today

  • @kdiesler

    @kdiesler

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vlad Perez Not new, but very funny😀

  • @nortesur9504

    @nortesur9504

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@williampalacio9980 I'm from cali - colombia..A well know city because people loves dancing salsa.

  • @zabeemohamadi5547

    @zabeemohamadi5547

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nortesur9504 Hello Colombian friend. I'm an Iranian and I'm interested to learn English language. my information about your country is very low. But I know there is a riot group that it is famous to FARC. narcotics smuggling is a major issue for Colombian citizens and government

  • @nctzen_-ly3cy
    @nctzen_-ly3cy2 жыл бұрын

    This woman is the best teacher for me because she speaks so clearly and I understand almost everything in her speaking!!!

  • @emanuella2076
    @emanuella20762 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video, this woman speaks so calmly, and she sounds so kind

  • @64phlame
    @64phlame7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, just took some time to analyze the etymology of the Latin words on the board: HUMAN: from latin "humanus" meaning "concerning man" (as opposed to concerning gods); ANIMAL: from latin "animale" meaning "living, breathing being"; DENTAL: from latin "dens" meaning "tooth"; DECIMAL: from latin "decimus" meaning "tenth"; DIGITAL: from latin "digitus" meaning "finger, toe"; FACTORY: from latin "factor" meaning "doer, maker"; LIBRARY: from latin "liber" meaning "book, paper"; MANUAL: from latin "manualis" meaning "belonging to the hand, something that can be held"; LUNAR: fom latin "luna" meaning "moon"; SOLAR: from latin "sol" meaning "sun"; MILITARY: from latin "miles" meanins "soldier"; SCIENCE: from latin "scientia" meaning "knowledge"; STATION: from latin "stationem" meaning "outpost, sentinel, port".

  • @giuserastelli4245

    @giuserastelli4245

    5 жыл бұрын

    grazie dell'elenco ma si capiva anche prima (I speak italiano)

  • @waomawingu1972

    @waomawingu1972

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, thank you for taking the time! :) Just one note, though. The Latin word for "animal" is actually "animal", without the "e", and the basic form for "station" is actually "statio", as "stationem" is a different grammatical form, belonging to a case called "Accusative".

  • @MrRobinThornton

    @MrRobinThornton

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's fun isn't it. Have a look at the Germanic stems as well. North of the Tees-Ex Line, we use the Norse word for child often. The are also words like Stone, Kirk, Haven and Mark - i.e. the Welsh Marches.

  • @Parso77

    @Parso77

    4 жыл бұрын

    LUNA actually also gives LUNATIC (from LUNATICUS “moonstruck”; mad people who howled at the moon). That’s a fun one :)

  • @MrRobinThornton

    @MrRobinThornton

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Parso77 that's like "Looney" isn't it?

  • @raquelglo6680
    @raquelglo66803 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic teacher with wonderful explanatons!I love the day she teaches!

  • @oneyearstranger
    @oneyearstranger Жыл бұрын

    True teachers like her make learning relaxing and refreshing, like in this episode. Much appreciated. Just curious to know, no Slavic influence on English?

  • @nuralyalikhan5595

    @nuralyalikhan5595

    Жыл бұрын

    slavic languages are too far form England

  • @aboba5995

    @aboba5995

    Жыл бұрын

    *slověninъ > slave, Slav, Slavonic, Slavonian etc. robot pistol "squeaker" vodka "waterlet" (Russian: водка whisky) balalaika "babbler" babooshka (from Russian бабушка "grandmommy") ruble kopeck (копейка "spearlet" coin) bolshevik Mileena (Church Slavonic name) 99% useless borrowings, only Czech pistol and robot useful

  • @ihsanabdelaziz2837
    @ihsanabdelaziz2837 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely liked the video, and you always explain your videos well to non-native speakers so, when you actually talk about the history consistenly without a huge obstruction , I really find you braver than people who aren't honest with their fans, I'm definitely thankful for efforts that you exert for showing the language easier for every body.

  • @kateleahmarie
    @kateleahmarie7 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely woman

  • @cloudglittering4261

    @cloudglittering4261

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Jesus Christ Am i saved too?Lord?

  • @user-ng7zh2df3y

    @user-ng7zh2df3y

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @poop7615

    @poop7615

    4 жыл бұрын

    Her white hair looks cute!

  • @poop7615

    @poop7615

    4 жыл бұрын

    Her voice and accent is also easy to follow.

  • @ahmedbilal7733

    @ahmedbilal7733

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank's a good information...

  • @roryfares699
    @roryfares6997 жыл бұрын

    language is like a living creature, it's not static ... it rather grows , gives and takes, some cells die in it and some new cells are being born . that's what a "LIVING ' creature does !

  • @EasyENGLISHwithJames
    @EasyENGLISHwithJames2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful lesson! You combined history, politics and linguistics here really well for such a short video!

  • @bananalemon9145
    @bananalemon91452 жыл бұрын

    She's is so interesting English teacher ! Never learned about English language even though I've done for a long time. Thank you so much for uploading. Latin ,French , Saxon has a big proportion of English that makes sense. It helped me to remember many more words when I do exams in English.

  • @zannapotapova8435
    @zannapotapova84354 жыл бұрын

    If only I had had such a calm and intelligent teacher of English in my early years.

  • @learningapps277

    @learningapps277

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you. 😀

  • @anitasolarsilva6944

    @anitasolarsilva6944

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am from Chile..I would like to have classes with Gill..How ..de can worked out..

  • @AndreLima-sk2dz
    @AndreLima-sk2dz8 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent lesson! I have just travelled through centuries aboard your explanations, complete and detailed. Thank you so much!

  • @tariktorkane8939
    @tariktorkane89392 жыл бұрын

    The greatest teacher in KZread. Love you from North Africa

  • @SonofAmun1989
    @SonofAmun19892 жыл бұрын

    someone here from Egypt telling you Gill that you make me an addict for listening to you

  • @zecafioretto560
    @zecafioretto5603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such en-brightening explanation! Thirty years after learning my second language, I finally understand its History.

  • @henryseidel5469
    @henryseidel54692 жыл бұрын

    Best English lessons on the net. Excellent British pronunciation and a tremendous lot of information for those who are really interested. No theatrical effects or gesticulation, no show effects - mere linguistic science arranged in a very effective sort of way. Absolutely great, thank you very much indeed.

  • @nissaphloimontri5496
    @nissaphloimontri54962 жыл бұрын

    Such a precious 21 minutes! Thank you so much for great and clear explanation, teacher.

  • @anotherabeer4341
    @anotherabeer43412 жыл бұрын

    I love her accent!! It’s so clear and easily understandable. It’s beautiful.

  • @marcellosilvaesantos
    @marcellosilvaesantos4 жыл бұрын

    Such an emotional deja vu watching this lady bringing all the nice older teachers from my past back to life!

  • @errafayabderrahim
    @errafayabderrahim3 жыл бұрын

    I am starting to understand and love the English language. THANK YOU Madam.

  • @beatricehouot5264
    @beatricehouot52643 ай бұрын

    Such a interesting lesson! I am fascinated by the history of languages. Thank you Gill.

  • @MariaFernanda-mm8jn
    @MariaFernanda-mm8jn2 жыл бұрын

    I could watch this video a hundred times,and I can't face 10 minutes of my history class.I loved this class, thank you

  • @Pintuprajapati90

    @Pintuprajapati90

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you friend ship mam I am Idinan 🙏tell me mam 🙏❤️

  • @Pintuprajapati90

    @Pintuprajapati90

    Жыл бұрын

    I am student mam

  • @moniquesantos5016
    @moniquesantos50168 жыл бұрын

    u know what is the most marvelous in here? the subscription. fortunately I can understand every word that you pronounce. I love you teacher!!!!!

  • @RussianwithAnastasia

    @RussianwithAnastasia

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Monique Santos, yes! The scripts are the savers!

  • @moniquesantos5016

    @moniquesantos5016

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Anastasia Semina yeah... but I understand her clearly, even without anything written down

  • @shika4730

    @shika4730

    8 жыл бұрын

    yes, she is a good teacher. she speaks clearly and I understand her more than any of my english teacher..

  • @clemlartos1861

    @clemlartos1861

    8 жыл бұрын

    She speaks so slowly I could fall asleep!

  • @khamistagrani4714

    @khamistagrani4714

    7 жыл бұрын

    really!!!i think she is teaching notimproving...

  • @grammypanthergaming3896
    @grammypanthergaming38964 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE how you represent comprehension.

  • @ParArdua
    @ParArdua2 жыл бұрын

    Best teacher of English on the internet. Thank you.

  • @Kira-lj7fq
    @Kira-lj7fq2 жыл бұрын

    Gill is the best English teacher ever! Thank You for Your videos!!!

  • @TheFrancescain
    @TheFrancescain5 жыл бұрын

    I wish to have a teacher like you every single day thank you for your lessons and to be so kind

  • @Hanumagowda
    @Hanumagowda5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you professor. Such a simple style of explaining content.

  • @ivandasty277
    @ivandasty2772 жыл бұрын

    For almost the first time I understand every single words I am hearing in English language. You're a wonderful teacher . 👍

  • @bellatarlo8827
    @bellatarlo88272 жыл бұрын

    AS a teacher of ESL , I would like to thank Gill for very interesting information in a very clear manner.

  • @kirangurung3108
    @kirangurung31084 жыл бұрын

    Such a great voice with clean, clear and perfect combination of English words

  • @couchcamperTM
    @couchcamperTM7 жыл бұрын

    The Anglo part comes from Anglia. a region and tribe in northern Germany and southern Denmark, the very name Eng-land too.

  • @zaphodbeeblebrox1213

    @zaphodbeeblebrox1213

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is correct. And the Saxon tribes that migrated to England, were actually living in the north of Germany too. Nowadays, parts of that region now form the German state "Lower Saxony". Not to be confused with the modern German state called Saxony which is located in a different part of the country and did not exist until many centuries later. However, Anglia is still the name of a region in the Schleswig part of the northermost state of Germany "Schleswig-Holstein". The "Lower German" dialects, still spoken by some in the northern parts, have a lot of similarities with Dutch/Flemish and the Germanic parts of the English language.

  • @dukeon

    @dukeon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Frisians and Jutes also contributed to English. I suppose she covered Frisian when she mentioned the “low countries” (Flanders in this case). Jutes were very likely from modern Denmark, however. Hence, Jutland peninsula etc.

  • @raiseyourworld5324

    @raiseyourworld5324

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aye, the earlier name of Engand was Albion, Scotland was Alba, Irish Albain and Wales Yr Albain. Britain came from the Roman Britannia and before that Pretannia from the Greek name for the isle

  • @alcidesoliveira9779

    @alcidesoliveira9779

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@raiseyourworld5324 It's funny going further and furher in known history. Thank you for that!

  • @ivolgawillow
    @ivolgawillow Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Gill, for your inspirational lesson! It has been a joy to listen to you.

  • @iftikharahmadsaqi1214
    @iftikharahmadsaqi1214 Жыл бұрын

    Your way of teaching English is smooth and comprehensive. I have impressed much to learn the history of English language.

  • @michelmultimidia6543
    @michelmultimidia65433 жыл бұрын

    I love English more than my native language and I am loving to study more of it with your perfect lessons Ms Gill. Thank you a lot for your perfect explanations! God bless you!

  • @antonioskamel5989
    @antonioskamel59893 жыл бұрын

    It's real blessing watching your decent simple yet informative way of explaining development of English language I enjoyed every second and as you go further with explanation I felt more curious to know more .. special thanks

  • @warrior5215
    @warrior52152 жыл бұрын

    She has the voice of a young lady, so does her soul 🌹 My native language comes from Latin and she knows about my etymology more than me. Thanks Ms. Gill

  • @Mr19982005
    @Mr19982005Ай бұрын

    Woman, you are great! The most clear, perfect pronunciation for English language I've ever heard. God bless you.

  • @roxelbr
    @roxelbr4 жыл бұрын

    As a native spanish speaker it's such a pleasure to learn from this remarkable woman. Thank you very much. (i would like to add one word.... chocolate!!!)

  • @chimo6010

    @chimo6010

    3 жыл бұрын

    Y patatas y tomates y...... etc-

  • @nicopontone767
    @nicopontone7673 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dear Thanks a lot for this fantastic perfectly explained lesson ; The topic may sound a little boring for a youngster but you made it so light and enjoyable in addition your pronunciation is so clear that I understand 100% of your speaking and considering that I’m just a B2 level asl it is great . At this point I question myself why other native speakers don’t speak like you do . Thanks a lot again. Nico

  • @danielaambrogi5718
    @danielaambrogi57182 жыл бұрын

    I totally appreciate following the lessos of Lady Gill

  • @bharatmahaan2991
    @bharatmahaan29915 ай бұрын

    Very clear, simple and lucid. Thank you.

  • @danielj7912
    @danielj79124 жыл бұрын

    Gill, it's a pleasure to learn from you! Thank you. It's a very interesting lesson.

  • @juliaaladawy1136
    @juliaaladawy11363 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely truly love it. Perfect language, manner of talking. Thank you 💕

  • @rozaalex3923
    @rozaalex39232 жыл бұрын

    She is the best English teacher I ever followed.

  • @annadebowska1152
    @annadebowska11522 жыл бұрын

    Dear Gill, I love listening to you. Lessons with you are so interesting. I am so glad that I found this channel.

  • @ferjolito
    @ferjolito3 жыл бұрын

    I could understand every single word she has prenounced. Great lesson!

  • @ahmetyenicay6649
    @ahmetyenicay66498 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for both historical knowledge and pronunciation lesson.

  • @abecedaire4985
    @abecedaire49853 ай бұрын

    Since 2019, Madam, I have been learning with you. Thank you so much.

  • @teresaliliadiaz5867
    @teresaliliadiaz58672 жыл бұрын

    I loved your lesson . I´ve been an English teacher myself for over 40 years and I´m argentinian, so , it´s not my first language but I love it.

  • @silviasobrino1330
    @silviasobrino13303 жыл бұрын

    What fantastic teacher! I really enjoy her class! She is so calm that it is a pleasure hearing and learning! Greetings!

  • @sniggdhajauhari
    @sniggdhajauhari3 жыл бұрын

    What a clear way of speaking & explaining Madam Gill. Thank you. The lesson was interesting & informative.

  • @gabrielekawu7404
    @gabrielekawu74042 жыл бұрын

    Her explainations are just super clear.

  • @jal03
    @jal03 Жыл бұрын

    Hey. Very interesting. I've always been curious about the origin of some languages and now I got it. Your easy way of teaching and the clear pronunciation make the English more viable. Many thanks

  • @binuridissanayake2022
    @binuridissanayake20223 жыл бұрын

    I'm an undergraduate in Teaching ESL and thank you very much for your pleasant and lovely teaching on the concept. It's really helpful.

  • @renatocesar9058
    @renatocesar90583 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😊😊

  • @englishdrops...299
    @englishdrops...2994 ай бұрын

    Looking so graceful..so aristocratic, elegant, this lady leads you to a place of tranquility and whispering the history of English language in a simple way... Outstanding class 👏

  • @emiliayonekokumata4764
    @emiliayonekokumata47642 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the historical explanation of the formation of English language. Clear and concise!

  • @magraciacruz6095
    @magraciacruz60958 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much.This lesson was interesting and your explanation was amazing.

  • @user-ck4dm1un5f
    @user-ck4dm1un5f3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful lessons, Gill!💚 Thank you so much.

  • @nouzen4283
    @nouzen4283Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this lesson, mrs. Gill.

  • @gautambarua8260
    @gautambarua8260 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent teaching and so simply explained in a soft spoken voice.