Join us for an engaging exploration of the rich and complex history of the English language — a fascinating journey that spans over 1,500 years. From its humble beginnings as a collection of Germanic dialects spoken by Anglo-Saxon settlers to its rise as a global lingua franca, English has undergone dramatic transformations shaped by conquest, culture, trade, and technology.

We'll begin by examining Old English, the language of Beowulf, and the impact of Viking invasions and the Norman Conquest, which brought an influx of Norse and French vocabulary. Next, we'll delve into Middle English, a period of great linguistic change marked by writers like Geoffrey Chaucer and the gradual evolution of grammar and spelling.

The conversation will then move into Early Modern English — the language of Shakespeare, the King James Bible, and the Renaissance — a time when the printing press and the standardization of English began to shape the language into a more recognizable form. Finally, we’ll look at the emergence of Modern English, its expansion through colonization, and the influence of globalization, media, and technology on contemporary usage.

Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about how English became what it is today, this conversation will highlight the pivotal moments, influential figures, and cultural exchanges that molded the language. Come prepared to discover how history lives on in the words we speak every day.