Language Connections with the Past: A History of the English Language

Language Connections with the Past: A History of the English Language is a textbook covering the major events and time periods in the history of the English language. The text begins with a general overview of linguistic concepts and terminology. Then the text traces the history of the English language from its Indo-European roots to the Early Modern English Period. The text also includes samples of literature from the different periods. Eight video lectures accompany the textbook. Many of the lectures are read by voice actors in various English dialects to engage students and to illustrate features of various English dialects.