The History of the English Language

Lesson Focus: Trivia about the origins of English

English has changed a lot over the centuries. Did you know?

Fun Facts:

• The first English dictionary was published in 1604.
• Over 4,000 words were added to English by Shakespeare!
• English is a mix of Latin, Greek, French, and Germanic words.

Practice Challenge:
Find a word in English that comes from another language!