The Standardization of English: Vocabulary, Spelling, & Dictionaries

Matthew Gordon (Univ. of Missouri) discusses the the historical process of standardization as it relates to debates over vocabulary and spelling reform as well as the rise of dictionaries. [2 of 4 presentations on standardization]

[@ChakirMahjoubi-o5n]

Very interesting.

[@shibesilly]

this series is so interesting even if not coming from a linguistic background it is really nice insight. simon roper also covers the evolution of english in the spelling changes and germanic roots. to me icelandic sounds so cool like vikings