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Sep 6, 2017 · A book released this year claims that Americanisms will have completely absorbed the English language by 2120. Hephzibah Anderson takes a look.
Jul 20, 2023 · It discusses the history and current status of English as a worldwide lingua franca and describes the types of words that are typically adopted into other languages. It also describes how the English of England and of other former British colonies has affected American speech.
Nov 8, 2017 · Published: November 8, 2017 5:20am EST. Brits can get rather sniffy about the English language – after all, they originated it. But a Google search of the word “Americanisms” turns up...
Dec 26, 2023 · Humanities professor Ilan Stavans says that because it's so adaptable, American English is the last thing that unifies this otherwise fractured nation.
Jun 5, 2012 · This chapter explores the origins and history of American English, with an underlying focus on its linguistic diversity. Guaiacum, taken from the Taino language in the Bahamas in 1533, was the first American word to enter the English language.
Jan 18, 2022 · Vindicating Gramsci, Rosemary Salomone’s “The Rise of English” explores the language wars being fought all over the world, revealing the political, economic and cultural stakes behind these ...
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Jul 20, 2023 · The United States of English tells the story of American speech from its earliest beginnings to its current state. Topics covered include the following: the foundations of American English, beginning with the earliest word adoptions; the origins of regional dialects; how the vocabulary developed; an exploration of American slang and language ...
