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Why Our English Is the Way She Is

Event Speaker(s): 
David Kluge
Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Part Two of a multimedia presentation on how English came to be as it is now. We will look at different influences on English, including French, Latin, Dutch, and German. We will examine the characteristics and influences of the Queen's English, Cockney, Irish and Scottish Englishes before turning to American, Australian and New Zealand varieties. Music and video clips from movies will illustrate various varieties.

Event in Planning: 
Scheduled
Event Type: 
Cost for JALT Members: 
Free
Cost for non-JALT Members: 
1,000 yen