Hello, this is an introduction to a course about the history of the English language and the fascinating history it is. I'm going to be taking you back the best part of well 1500 to 2000 years to show the roots of where the language starts. And all the significant developments that have taken place over the hundreds of years with the various influences that have been brought to bear on the language, so that it is emerging as the world language that is today. I hope that not only you find the course stimulating and enjoyable but it also gives you some thoughts and ideas of how you'd like to pursue the study further and gain even greater insight into how this wonderful language works and is put together. Enjoy you