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Language’s evolution does not change communication

Source: The Paw Print

Story flagged by Lea Lozancic

Even though the United States has no official language, communication does not seem to be a current issue.
According to Merriam-Webster, the English language originated in 1066 when Germanic tribes migrated to Britain where they exposed the language to foreigners such as Vikings and the Anglo-Norman French. They combined many different aspects with language, but there were no standards with the Germanic tribe. More >>

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Language's evolution does not change communication

Alejandro Alcaraz Sintes  Identity Verified
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Germanic invasion in 1066? Mar 2

The Germanic tribes did not migrate to Britain in 1066. By 1066 the Anglo-Saxons had been in Britain for some 500 years already.

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Ty Kendall  Identity Verified
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No offence but this shouldn't have been posted.... Mar 2

It's linguistic (and historical) nonsense.

The English Language ORIGINATED in 1066?


"the English language originated in 1066 when Germanic tribes migrated to Britain where they exposed the language to foreigners such as Vikings and the Anglo-Norman French"


Anglo-Norman French? Vikings? Foreigners? "exposed THE LANGUAGE" what language? What???


"I think one thing that makes [language] more complicated is there are no rules,” said English teacher Evan Munch"


I can say this with confidence: Evan Munch should NOT be teaching English. Not if this statement reflects his repertoire of linguistic "knowledge".

Side note: the Normans (who invaded in 1066) could theoretically be considered "Germanic" since they were themselves the descendants of "Norsemen" or "Vikings".

[Edited at 2013-03-02 11:26 GMT]


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Ty Kendall  Identity Verified
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Considering the source..... Mar 2

"The Paw Print" : the voice of Plainfield South High School.

...it's starting to make sense (and definitely shouldn't have been posted, not on this site anyhow).

[Edited at 2013-03-02 11:43 GMT]


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bethworthy
evolution of language Mar 2

The beauty of learning various languages is to improve communication. Evolution is a continuous process.

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Lisa Simpson, MCIL  Identity Verified
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Source, I suggest you revisit your source Mar 3

http://www.merriam-webster.com/help/faq/history.htm

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