Discover the History of English

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2024
  • Did you know that the English word "human" has a Latin origin? And did you know that the word "people" actually comes from French? Today, hundreds of millions of people speak English either as their first or second language. But hundreds of years ago, the English language that we know today did not exist. It has been evolving through the centuries and continues to do so now. In this lesson, I will teach you the history of invasions, migrations, and other influences that have helped to shape English as we know it. You will also discover English words that have origins in Latin, French, and other languages. Don't miss this fascinating lesson!
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    Hello. I'm Gill from engVid, and today... As you know, I usually teach an aspect of the English language, but today, we're going to be looking at the English language from a different perspective, a different angle, and looking at the history of the language and how it has developed, because the English language hasn't always been the way it is today. It's developed over hundreds and hundreds of years.
    Now, today, hundreds of millions of people speak English all over the world, whether it's their first language or their second language, or just one of the foreign languages that they speak and learn at school, and so on. So, hundreds of millions of people speak English and learn English. But hundreds of years ago, the English language that we know today didn't really exist. It sort of got put together gradually by different historical events. So we're going to go back in history now, and have a look at a timeline.
    I don't know if you've seen a timeline before, but it is literally the time, the years going from left to right, like you get on a graph if you've done graphs, and the time goes across along the line. So the different developments that happened can be shown on that line. So we're starting here in 55 BC, hundreds of years ago, and we're coming up to... Well, beyond. We have 1066, here, but because I ran out of space on the board, the time went on for such a long time, I couldn't get all the centuries in, but I will still tell you about them. Okay. But these are the very interesting parts, which are on the board.
    So, 55 BC, the Roman invasion of Britain, of the U.K., where we are at the moment. So, you've heard of the Roman Empire with Julius Caesar and all the other Caesars, the Roman Empire that spread in different directions, and Britain is one of the directions they spread in. They came here, and stayed for a while, and built some nice buildings, and they built a wall that goes across between Scotland and England, called Hadrian's Wall, because the Emperor at the time was called Hadrian. So, anyway, when they came and stayed for some time, they brought their language with them, the Latin language. Okay? And the Latin language, it's called a dead language today, but it has influenced so many other languages, especially in Southern Europe, so languages like Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, they all come from Latin. So, in this country, in the English language, we have had the Latin influence at different times. So, the Romans brought their Latin language with them. Okay? So that influenced the way people were speaking to each other as time went on. And the natives of this country started learning Latin words, and it became integrated into the language.
    Okay, so let's have a look at some of the words that we use today that were influenced or that came from Latin words. Right? And we have this pie chart, here, which you may know if you've been studying things for IELTS and the writing task. A pie chart... So, the whole circle represents 100%. So if you're thinking of all the words in the English language at the moment, Latin, the Latin words that came from... Partly from the Roman invasion, we have 29% of the words in the English language have come from a Latin origin, from a source, Latin source. Okay. So here are just a few of very words that we use every day, really. Words like: "human", "animal", "dental" to do with the teeth, "decimal" which is to do with the fingers because we have 10 fingers, "decimal", and "digital", also fingers, "factory" where things are made, manufacture, "library" where you read books, "libre" meaning book, "library", the building where the books are kept, "manual" to do with if you do things with your hand it comes from the Latin word for "hand", "manual". "Lunar" to do with the moon, because the Latin word for the moon was "luna", "luna". And "solar" to do with the sun, again, because the Latin word was like that, "solar". "Military", anything to do with soldiers because the Latin Roman Empire soldiers were... That was the word that was used for "soldiers". "Melees" I think. And we also get our "mile", the distance, the mile from that, because that was the distance that they would march, I think, before they had a rest or something like that.

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  • @wahn10
    @wahn10 4 роки тому +3743

    No graphics, animation, editing, music or effects. Just an intelligent woman who wants to explain something interesting to me in very clear fashion. LOVE it.

  • @JorgeMedina-cs5tg
    @JorgeMedina-cs5tg 4 роки тому +1149

    I can understand almost every Word, because she speaks so clear

    • @uleeandriadetv3344
      @uleeandriadetv3344 3 роки тому +21

      Yes she's truly impressive..

    • @jhintomang2290
      @jhintomang2290 3 роки тому +33

      And she speaks slowly

    • @inciileoyren9656
      @inciileoyren9656 3 роки тому +7

      Same way

    • @user-jg3km2jw3p
      @user-jg3km2jw3p 3 роки тому +4

      Same here.

    • @shawnkovac1042
      @shawnkovac1042 3 роки тому +18

      yes, she speaks very clear. but i'm a natural English speaker. hehe. But my English is American English. but i agree, very nice lady to listen to.

  • @IVANHOECHAPUT
    @IVANHOECHAPUT 2 роки тому +411

    My God, we NEED more brilliant teachers like you in our schools! I've seen the English language being desecrated in my 74 years here. Thank you so much for your beautiful video!

    • @anasanchez2503
      @anasanchez2503 2 роки тому +3

      I concur with Ivanhoe Chaput. I'll add, however, that, sometimes, instructors can be brilliant, but often, they're careless about their language. Notice, in general (as a society), how the vernacular language is highly used. And not only English, but other languages are not valued.😭😭😭😭

    • @Abeturk
      @Abeturk 9 місяців тому +1

      terms and conditions
      (akar-eser / eser-eger)
      EĞER-ISE = (EVEN-IF)
      (su AKAR- yel ESER) = water flows - wind blows
      İSE-EĞER = (IF-EVER)
      (yel ESER- ekin EĞER)= the wind blows and bows the crops
      EĞER-ISE and İSE-EĞER constructs are used to specify "conditions" and are often used interchangeably.
      İSE-EĞER: means "If ever" and indicates a condition that is more likely to occur.
      "If ever you need any help, just let me know." (Yardıma ihtiyacın olursa eğer, sadece haber ver.) or (Herhangi bir yardıma ihtiyaç duyarsan, bana haber vermen yeterli)
      “If I'm not tired, we’ll visit them in the evening.” = “Yorgun değilsem eğer akşamleyin onları ziyaret ederiz”
      EĞER-ISE: means "Even if" and indicates a condition that is less likely to occur.
      "Even if it rains tomorrow, I will go for a walk." (Yarın yürüyüşe çıkacağım, eğer yağmur yağıyor olsa dahi ) or (Yarın yağmur yağsa bile yürüyüşe çıkacağım.)
      “Why should i go to work, (even) if I'm not getting my salary” = Eğer maaşımı alamıyorsam, neden işe gideyim ki.

    • @naushadsagar7192
      @naushadsagar7192 6 місяців тому

      Your lectures are meant to excellency

  • @Romalvx
    @Romalvx 2 роки тому +179

    Logic, easy, clear, a pleasant and calm voice...Gill is a living inspiration for many teachers not only for students.

    • @isaa8579
      @isaa8579 9 місяців тому

      How true

  • @salmanshareswithU
    @salmanshareswithU 2 роки тому +231

    She's so wholesome!
    Her intelligence, kind voice and body language is truly amazing.

    • @llVIU
      @llVIU 2 роки тому +3

      **literally anything**
      you: OMG SO AMAZING, WOW!

  • @jocelynekepler7673
    @jocelynekepler7673 4 роки тому +646

    This lady is such a good and interesting teacher. I teach, born in France and living in the USA for many years. I find her lectures very informative and easy to understand. Thank you! You are a ray of sunshine!

    • @AprilPearls
      @AprilPearls 4 роки тому +10

      Is it because she said 29 per cent of English is French ? :)))

    • @troiscarottes
      @troiscarottes 3 роки тому +1

      @@AprilPearls Probably not. She simply couldn't hide the fact.

    • @rickrinto3137
      @rickrinto3137 2 роки тому +4

      Clear English story explanation, she is a real English lecturer, thank you madam

    • @mdsofiqahmed7003
      @mdsofiqahmed7003 Рік тому

      If anybody take away me any kinds of her like make up her mind i will promised i always cope with him
      I want a person who lead me always
      And i totally charity my body or my mind
      There is no reason
      This reason i want a women who always guide me and bring up me
      Any country
      All of this offer

    • @allendaniel8019
      @allendaniel8019 9 місяців тому

      🎉❤2😂

  • @gloriathompson4010
    @gloriathompson4010 2 роки тому +12

    I wished I had a teacher like that at school. Clear direct, precise a charming personality and very ordaly

  • @joicealbanez9260
    @joicealbanez9260 2 роки тому +50

    As an EFL teacher, I applaud you, Gill! Absolutely enchanting and nice. Thank you so much for taking your time and sharing with us. And as mentioned here before, no music, effects, animation ...no quibbles over trifles! A board, a pen and an amazing teacher. Kudos, Gill

    • @mdsofiqahmed7003
      @mdsofiqahmed7003 Рік тому +1

      If anybody take away me any kinds of her like make up her mind i will promised i always cope with him
      I want a person who lead me always
      And i totally charity my body or my mind
      There is no reason
      This reason i want a women who always guide me and bring up me
      Any country
      All of this offer

  • @samarabatista4359
    @samarabatista4359 4 роки тому +80

    I'm from Brazil and don't speak english, but this woman make an english so easy to understand.
    Speak slowly and clear.
    It's wonderful.
    She's incrible!
    Sorry my english.

    • @PinkbubblegumPop
      @PinkbubblegumPop 3 роки тому +8

      Samara you write wel keep it up ♥️

    • @user-ed8me4be9q
      @user-ed8me4be9q 2 роки тому +1

      There iS a beatiful city Samara in Volga river in Russia!

    • @user-xi3cg8eb9m
      @user-xi3cg8eb9m 2 роки тому +1

      May be, you don’t speak English, but you type English really cool.

    • @user-xi3cg8eb9m
      @user-xi3cg8eb9m 2 роки тому

      @@PinkbubblegumPop it calls typing…

    • @MeninoLegolas
      @MeninoLegolas 2 роки тому +1

      É porque ela é britânica. Os britânicos falam inglês. Os americanos mastigam e cospem inglês. Uma coisa importante: NUNCA PEÇA DESCULPAS por seu inglês não ser tão bom ainda.

  • @ronasoria5459
    @ronasoria5459 3 роки тому +273

    If she were my grandma, I'd be happy to listen to her every day.

  • @robertaribeiro8876
    @robertaribeiro8876 Рік тому +44

    I'm from Brazil and I'm so happy that I understand your class!! It was so interesting learn about English language. You are a very good teacher! Thank you!

  • @luizfelipeprince8733
    @luizfelipeprince8733 2 роки тому +8

    I’m so impressed with all your knowledge and how well you are able to pass it without doing too much, in terms of visual effects. The words are very clear. Thank you!

  • @abcd123906
    @abcd123906 7 років тому +268

    I love how she hops in from the side at the beginning. She's so cute! And knowledgeable of course :)

  • @davidsayers2102
    @davidsayers2102 7 років тому +423

    great to find a teacher who is about teaching and not showing how smart she is :)

    • @joshuamutombo4927
      @joshuamutombo4927 4 роки тому +2

      If she was young things would be different believe me

    • @dedirahmat5083
      @dedirahmat5083 4 роки тому

      Taketut tu bay

    • @nathrose7612
      @nathrose7612 4 роки тому +4

      She is a very good teacher. 🙏💙

    • @nathrose7612
      @nathrose7612 4 роки тому

      @TeachingTim when Aliénor d Aquitaine ruled she imported lot of words from France to England.

    • @ryanlogou5482
      @ryanlogou5482 4 роки тому +1

      TeachingTim you may be correct but this lesson probably isn’t meant for linguistic scholars but instead as a general survey but hey idk

  • @Eugenetra7
    @Eugenetra7 2 роки тому +4

    What a wonderful teacher and a charming lady. No super 3d effects and all those modern things, just old style teaching, everything is so clear and interesting. I'm not a native speaker, but I've understood every single word.

  • @gc2062
    @gc2062 2 роки тому +4

    Gracias a toda la comunidad que apoya a Gill para tener diversos idiomas en los subtítulos. Hasta sirve para poder comprenderlos, tomando como eje el inglés. Saludos desde Mx.

  • @kranjcat
    @kranjcat 3 роки тому +107

    omg when she started to explain what a timeline is, i knew that this would be good. such a sweet lady.

  • @mohammedhassan4799
    @mohammedhassan4799 4 роки тому +218

    Whenever I see this lovely lady, my respect for her increases. Her teaching method is so immaculate. May God bless you, teacher.

  • @eurilianagraterol8143
    @eurilianagraterol8143 Рік тому +1

    I'm impressed about the amount of history and fluency with which you my lady explain your own language. Simply THANKS FOR THIS CHANNEL!!

  • @pmwijeratne1896
    @pmwijeratne1896 Рік тому +3

    A plain and intelligent presentation that gives all the vital points on gradual development of English language , something I have been looking for years

  • @NovellaTravel
    @NovellaTravel 7 років тому +179

    I'm English and I have a basic knowledge of where English comes from but this was very interesting to watch! Thanks:)

  • @carlosazambujayt
    @carlosazambujayt 4 роки тому +92

    I could listen to Gil for hours. Her way of teaching is interesting and calming at the same time. It´s a pleasure by itself that also improves our knowledge in many areas, and our lives. Thank you, Gil!

    • @mariacebrecos303
      @mariacebrecos303 3 роки тому +2

      Her name is Gill. Other than this, I totally agree with you.

  • @ihsanabdelaziz2837
    @ihsanabdelaziz2837 Рік тому +8

    I absolutely liked the video, and you always explain your videos well to non-native speakers so, when you actually talk about the history consistenly without a huge obstruction , I really find you braver than people who aren't honest with their fans, I'm definitely thankful for efforts that you exert for showing the language easier for every body.

  • @Daniula02
    @Daniula02 2 роки тому +30

    You're the teacher I want to become. It's such a pleasure to listen to you! And I've learned so much with this lesson!!!

  • @raviolipaw9015
    @raviolipaw9015 6 років тому +966

    this woman is amazing!

    • @SatishKumar-mu3tv
      @SatishKumar-mu3tv 6 років тому +1

      U also amazing vilen,,,did u see yourself,,,u looks like a anjel,,,,when i saw u,,i thaught anjel came into the world,,,nd i am not kidding,,it is true,,,

    • @venmthegost7509
      @venmthegost7509 6 років тому +1

      Vilen Everett yes she is

    • @muibryan88
      @muibryan88 6 років тому +1

      very clear.

    • @akamiakami3211
      @akamiakami3211 6 років тому

      Vilen Everett yes she is so dear ....

    • @edguancial2728
      @edguancial2728 6 років тому

      Vilen Everett Latin

  • @luizcarlosdecastrovasconce2411
    @luizcarlosdecastrovasconce2411 4 роки тому +104

    I do love their classes. She's my favourite teacher ! How lovely she is !

    • @tarasharma2253
      @tarasharma2253 4 роки тому +2

      Sir I m from india I want to teach in abroad will you tell me how it is possible...8090427472 India'... what's up m .... sir please..

    • @tarasharma2253
      @tarasharma2253 4 роки тому

      @yusuf andaluci .. please join m sir on what's up 8090427472 I wanna be a English teacher in abroad....in any country..

    • @kseniyaandre2892
      @kseniyaandre2892 4 роки тому +14

      @@tarasharma2253 You need to study more, Tara. You make mistakes which a teacher shouldn't make.

  • @amiyachakrabortty3503
    @amiyachakrabortty3503 Рік тому +1

    Every school needs a teacher like Mrs Gill. She is, to me, a teachers' teacher. Every day, at the age of 57 , I would attend at least one of her lectures.

  • @sheepishwolf
    @sheepishwolf 2 роки тому +2

    Even if you won't read this, i have to thank you. I'm always searching for more and more information about languages, even the ones i already speak. My father used to teach me etymology, so this lesson reminds me of my childhood. Thank you.

  • @hannesheinz720
    @hannesheinz720 7 років тому +117

    Thank you Mrs. Gill for sharing this video! Your voice and prononciaton is very clear perfect for learning English for people from abroad!

  • @gj8683
    @gj8683 3 роки тому +22

    Looking at the history of English from a different "Angle." Nice bit of word play there.

  • @lucianasoledad976
    @lucianasoledad976 2 роки тому +46

    It's paramount to study the origin of the language so as to understand why we continuously find similar words with Latin and Nordic languages. I loved the explanation ❤️

    • @Pintuprajapati90
      @Pintuprajapati90 Рік тому

      Can you friends mam tell me

    • @Pintuprajapati90
      @Pintuprajapati90 Рік тому

      Plzz 🙏❤️ mam

    • @mdsofiqahmed7003
      @mdsofiqahmed7003 Рік тому +1

      If anybody take away me any kinds of her like make up her mind i will promised i always cope with him
      I want a person who lead me always
      And i totally charity my body or my mind
      There is no reason
      This reason i want a women who always guide me and bring up me
      Any country
      All of this offer

  • @oneyearstranger
    @oneyearstranger Рік тому +18

    True teachers like her make learning relaxing and refreshing, like in this episode. Much appreciated.
    Just curious to know, no Slavic influence on English?

    • @nuralyalikhan5595
      @nuralyalikhan5595 Рік тому

      slavic languages are too far form England

    • @aboba5995
      @aboba5995 Рік тому

      *slověninъ > slave, Slav, Slavonic, Slavonian etc.
      robot
      pistol "squeaker"
      vodka "waterlet" (Russian: водка < Polish wodka < wodą życia; okowita < Latin aqua vitae "water of life" analogically Gaelic calque: uisge beatha > whisky)
      balalaika "babbler"
      babooshka (from Russian бабушка "grandmommy")
      ruble
      kopeck (копейка "spearlet" coin)
      bolshevik
      Mileena (Church Slavonic name)
      99% useless borrowings, only Czech pistol and robot useful

  • @ViscountNo7
    @ViscountNo7 7 років тому +173

    "I don't know if you have seen a timeline before, but this is literally a time line." LOL
    This is a good one.

    • @sheepgray08
      @sheepgray08 5 років тому +2

      😂 Amazing

    • @anasapsana824
      @anasapsana824 4 роки тому

      And the diagram 😁

    • @lisareed5669
      @lisareed5669 4 роки тому +1

      There was a day when you had not seen a timeline.

    • @gekkomatic
      @gekkomatic 4 роки тому

      These days, which country has had the most influence on England speaking people ?

    • @sammyrothauser3153
      @sammyrothauser3153 4 роки тому +2

      @@gekkomatic probably Spanish due to the close location and Immigrants in the US and I can imagine for the UK its Indian languages due to Indians moving to the UK after India was not a colony anymore and arabic due to refugees.

  • @carloszavala2992
    @carloszavala2992 4 роки тому +10

    I was born and live in Mexico in the southern border from USA and since I was a boy, I started to speak and sometimes went to English schools, but never found a teacher like her. So calmed, elegant and enough knowledge of the lenguage so I can feel in love with English. sincerely think I will never stop learning. So gentle lady.

    • @user-jk9sm1tb6u
      @user-jk9sm1tb6u 2 роки тому

      I am from a holy city in Iran, Middle East.
      It is very interesting a language has made it possible for me to learn something about your experiences who live miles and miles away.

    • @carloszavala2992
      @carloszavala2992 2 роки тому

      Well, for me it's so interesting to know other cultures and persons. Passionate of learning lenguages to. Speak my mother thonge and learning Italian and Portuguese. And what do you do for living??

  • @bananalemon9145
    @bananalemon9145 2 роки тому +4

    She's is so interesting English teacher ! Never learned about English language even though I've done for a long time. Thank you so much for uploading.
    Latin ,French , Saxon has a big proportion of English that makes sense. It helped me to remember many more words when I do exams in English.

  • @mhdbashar70
    @mhdbashar70 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your kindness,you managed to revise weeks of studying the English language history in minutes .
    I love your language and your unique way of presenting .
    Thank you so much, I love you!!

  • @zecafioretto560
    @zecafioretto560 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you for such en-brightening explanation! Thirty years after learning my second language, I finally understand its History.

  • @AndreLima-sk2dz
    @AndreLima-sk2dz 8 років тому +57

    Magnificent lesson! I have just travelled through centuries aboard your explanations, complete and detailed. Thank you so much!

  • @ramu9375
    @ramu9375 11 місяців тому +3

    Beautifully presented; zero complexity, but 100% clarity, the way every presentation should be. Loved it.

  • @lolavalderas7976
    @lolavalderas7976 2 роки тому +1

    Gill, congratulations!! After listening your lesson I have to say that I understood almost every word. Your passion and understanding are amazing. Thanks.

  • @64phlame
    @64phlame 7 років тому +268

    Hi, just took some time to analyze the etymology of the Latin words on the board:
    HUMAN: from latin "humanus" meaning "concerning man" (as opposed to concerning gods);
    ANIMAL: from latin "animale" meaning "living, breathing being";
    DENTAL: from latin "dens" meaning "tooth";
    DECIMAL: from latin "decimus" meaning "tenth";
    DIGITAL: from latin "digitus" meaning "finger, toe";
    FACTORY: from latin "factor" meaning "doer, maker";
    LIBRARY: from latin "liber" meaning "book, paper";
    MANUAL: from latin "manualis" meaning "belonging to the hand, something that can be held";
    LUNAR: fom latin "luna" meaning "moon";
    SOLAR: from latin "sol" meaning "sun";
    MILITARY: from latin "miles" meanins "soldier";
    SCIENCE: from latin "scientia" meaning "knowledge";
    STATION: from latin "stationem" meaning "outpost, sentinel, port".

    • @giuserastelli4245
      @giuserastelli4245 5 років тому +7

      grazie dell'elenco ma si capiva anche prima (I speak italiano)

    • @waomawingu1972
      @waomawingu1972 4 роки тому +14

      Indeed, thank you for taking the time! :) Just one note, though. The Latin word for "animal" is actually "animal", without the "e", and the basic form for "station" is actually "statio", as "stationem" is a different grammatical form, belonging to a case called "Accusative".

    • @MrRobinThornton
      @MrRobinThornton 4 роки тому

      It's fun isn't it. Have a look at the Germanic stems as well. North of the Tees-Ex Line, we use the Norse word for child often. The are also words like Stone, Kirk, Haven and Mark - i.e. the Welsh Marches.

    • @Parso77
      @Parso77 4 роки тому +5

      LUNA actually also gives LUNATIC (from LUNATICUS “moonstruck”; mad people who howled at the moon). That’s a fun one :)

    • @MrRobinThornton
      @MrRobinThornton 4 роки тому

      @@Parso77 that's like "Looney" isn't it?

  • @raquelglo6680
    @raquelglo6680 3 роки тому +45

    Fantastic teacher with wonderful explanatons!I love the day she teaches!

  • @EasyENGLISHwithJames
    @EasyENGLISHwithJames 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful lesson! You combined history, politics and linguistics here really well for such a short video!

  • @nissaphloimontri5496
    @nissaphloimontri5496 2 роки тому +2

    Such a precious 21 minutes! Thank you so much for great and clear explanation, teacher.

  • @nortesur9504
    @nortesur9504 4 роки тому +235

    I was drinking a strong black Colombian coffee while watched this video and my drink turned into a soft British tea.. Good info.. Greetings from Colombia south America.

    • @wahn10
      @wahn10 4 роки тому +7

      Me too. My jasmine tea turned black and suddenly a bit of milk appeared. And a sugar cube.

    • @williampalacio9980
      @williampalacio9980 4 роки тому +2

      Vlad Perez where abouts colombia you are ,I’m in Australia .today

    • @ischwi
      @ischwi 4 роки тому

      Vlad Perez Not new, but very funny😀

    • @nortesur9504
      @nortesur9504 4 роки тому +3

      @@williampalacio9980 I'm from cali - colombia..A well know city because people loves dancing salsa.

    • @zabeemohamadi5547
      @zabeemohamadi5547 4 роки тому +1

      @@nortesur9504 Hello Colombian friend. I'm an Iranian and I'm interested to learn English language. my information about your country is very low. But I know there is a riot group that it is famous to FARC. narcotics smuggling is a major issue for Colombian citizens and government

  • @kateleahmarie
    @kateleahmarie 7 років тому +1443

    Such a lovely woman

  • @nctzen_-ly3cy
    @nctzen_-ly3cy 2 роки тому

    This woman is the best teacher for me because she speaks so clearly and I understand almost everything in her speaking!!!

  • @soniamiyan2582
    @soniamiyan2582 Рік тому +4

    Gracias porque no hay anuncios en la clase y todo es muy didáctico, me encanta.

  • @marcellosilvaesantos
    @marcellosilvaesantos 4 роки тому +4

    Such an emotional deja vu watching this lady bringing all the nice older teachers from my past back to life!

  • @moniquesantos5016
    @moniquesantos5016 8 років тому +185

    u know what is the most marvelous in here? the subscription. fortunately I can understand every word that you pronounce. I love you teacher!!!!!

    • @RussianwithAnastasia
      @RussianwithAnastasia 8 років тому +1

      +Monique Santos, yes! The scripts are the savers!

    • @moniquesantos5016
      @moniquesantos5016 8 років тому +2

      +Anastasia Semina yeah... but I understand her clearly, even without anything written down

    • @shika4730
      @shika4730 8 років тому +5

      yes, she is a good teacher. she speaks clearly and I understand her more than any of my english teacher..

    • @clemlartos1861
      @clemlartos1861 8 років тому +1

      She speaks so slowly I could fall asleep!

    • @khamistagrani4714
      @khamistagrani4714 7 років тому +1

      really!!!i think she is teaching notimproving...

  • @ivandasty277
    @ivandasty277 2 роки тому +1

    For almost the first time I understand every single words I am hearing in English language. You're a wonderful teacher . 👍

  • @teresaliliadiaz5867
    @teresaliliadiaz5867 2 роки тому +2

    I loved your lesson . I´ve been an English teacher myself for over 40 years and I´m argentinian, so , it´s not my first language but I love it.

  • @noota
    @noota 4 роки тому +236

    She is adorable. "I don't know if you've ever seen a timeline, but we're gonna start here, a few years ago, in 55bc."

    • @hannancheikh4901
      @hannancheikh4901 4 роки тому +3

      Yes, she said that I don't know if they are saying timeline , if you've done graphs before !
      She's an amazing woman really truly

    • @paolafattori4357
      @paolafattori4357 4 роки тому +3

      Please check the major differences between Roman Latin and Church Latin. The words that came during those two VERY different periods are lexically different, and this can help understand the story. The lady is very nice.

    • @hannancheikh4901
      @hannancheikh4901 4 роки тому

      @@paolafattori4357 do you have knowledge about history?

    • @paolafattori4357
      @paolafattori4357 4 роки тому +2

      @@hannancheikh4901 Well, I know a bit more than what the lovely lady said about the development of the English language, that's all.

    • @hannancheikh4901
      @hannancheikh4901 4 роки тому

      @@paolafattori4357 so do you study English at university or something else, can we communicate with each other?

  • @henryseidel5469
    @henryseidel5469 2 роки тому +11

    Best English lessons on the net. Excellent British pronunciation and a tremendous lot of information for those who are really interested. No theatrical effects or gesticulation, no show effects - mere linguistic science arranged in a very effective sort of way.
    Absolutely great, thank you very much indeed.

  • @ivolgawillow
    @ivolgawillow Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much, Gill, for your inspirational lesson! It has been a joy to listen to you.

  • @neroresurrected
    @neroresurrected 2 роки тому +2

    This teachers instruction here is medicine for my soul. So relaxing and yet so enlightening all at once. Love it!

  • @nicopontone767
    @nicopontone767 3 роки тому +89

    Hello Dear Thanks a lot for this fantastic perfectly explained lesson ; The topic may sound a little boring for a youngster but you made it so light and enjoyable in addition your pronunciation is so clear that I understand 100% of your speaking and considering that I’m just a B2 level asl it is great . At this point I question myself why other native speakers don’t speak like you do . Thanks a lot again. Nico

  • @TheFrancescain
    @TheFrancescain 5 років тому +4

    I wish to have a teacher like you every single day
    thank you for your lessons
    and to be so kind

  • @anotherabeer4341
    @anotherabeer4341 2 роки тому

    I love her accent!! It’s so clear and easily understandable. It’s beautiful.

  • @emanuella2076
    @emanuella2076 2 роки тому

    I loved this video, this woman speaks so calmly, and she sounds so kind

  • @errafayabderrahim
    @errafayabderrahim 3 роки тому +17

    I am starting to understand and love the English language. THANK YOU Madam.

  • @zannapotapova8435
    @zannapotapova8435 4 роки тому +48

    If only I had had such a calm and intelligent teacher of English in my early years.

    • @learningapps277
      @learningapps277 4 роки тому +4

      I agree with you. 😀

    • @anitasolarsilva6944
      @anitasolarsilva6944 2 роки тому

      I am from Chile..I would like to have classes with Gill..How ..de can worked out..

  • @jal03
    @jal03 Рік тому +3

    Hey. Very interesting. I've always been curious about the origin of some languages and now I got it. Your easy way of teaching and the clear pronunciation make the English more viable.
    Many thanks

  • @SonofAmun1989
    @SonofAmun1989 2 роки тому +1

    someone here from Egypt telling you Gill that you make me an addict for listening to you

  • @antonioskamel5989
    @antonioskamel5989 3 роки тому +6

    It's real blessing watching your decent simple yet informative way of explaining development of English language I enjoyed every second and as you go further with explanation I felt more curious to know more .. special thanks

  • @grammypanthergaming3896
    @grammypanthergaming3896 4 роки тому +4

    I LOVE how you represent comprehension.

  • @annadebowska1152
    @annadebowska1152 2 роки тому

    Dear Gill, I love listening to you. Lessons with you are so interesting. I am so glad that I found this channel.

  • @warrior5215
    @warrior5215 2 роки тому +3

    She has the voice of a young lady, so does her soul 🌹
    My native language comes from Latin and she knows about my etymology more than me.
    Thanks Ms. Gill

  • @kirangurung3108
    @kirangurung3108 4 роки тому +5

    Such a great voice with clean, clear and perfect combination of English words

  • @michelmultimidia6543
    @michelmultimidia6543 3 роки тому +9

    I love English more than my native language and I am loving to study more of it with your perfect lessons Ms Gill. Thank you a lot for your perfect explanations! God bless you!

  • @laurencerivet7521
    @laurencerivet7521 2 роки тому +20

    Such a great, wonderful and most interesting lesson ! Thank you so much, dear Gill, for all the knowledge that you share with us.
    Just one slight error I noticed: decimal comes from the Latin word decem, that means ten. Digital indeed comes from the Latin word meaning finger: digitus. So, two different Latin roots.
    I know that because Î am French and studied Latin in high-school.

  • @iftikharahmadsaqi1214
    @iftikharahmadsaqi1214 Рік тому +1

    Your way of teaching English is smooth and comprehensive. I have impressed much to learn the history of English language.

  • @Hanumagowda
    @Hanumagowda 5 років тому +4

    Thank you professor. Such a simple style of explaining content.

  • @micheleporricelli5933
    @micheleporricelli5933 8 років тому +48

    I don't know how to thank you,dear teacher Gill, for the very interesting,excellent history about the english language . I knew something about it,but now all is clear .I studied latin language when I was a boy,at the middle school ,in the years 1950-1955 and I liked to study that language a lot,because,as you know, there are not determinative or indeterminative articles used in latin language .We learned how to use the endings (desinenza in italiano)of the words to understand well their meanings . That way to study latin, helped all of us (students) to learn the italian grammar .If we know well the latin language and its logical analysis,it will be so easy to learn correctly the italian language also.My best regards.

  • @ellevehaler1758
    @ellevehaler1758 Рік тому +9

    I love this, English is not my first language and I’ve reached the point of being fulfilled with my proficiency, but I love learning new things! I’m very curious and therefore, it’s great to have an opportunity of listening to such an intelligent person.
    Her delivery is amazing, you can tell she’s very passionate about the topic and has a lot of valuable knowledge to share with us! I love passionate people, ambition is one of the traits I value the most in others.
    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, Teacher!

  • @abdullahmazkhouri
    @abdullahmazkhouri 10 місяців тому

    The way you're speaking hadn't left anything untold, brief yet easy to comprehend.

  • @silviasobrino1330
    @silviasobrino1330 3 роки тому +7

    What fantastic teacher! I really enjoy her class! She is so calm that it is a pleasure hearing and learning! Greetings!

  • @danielj7912
    @danielj7912 4 роки тому +6

    Gill, it's a pleasure to learn from you! Thank you. It's a very interesting lesson.

  • @MariaFernanda-mm8jn
    @MariaFernanda-mm8jn 2 роки тому +9

    I could watch this video a hundred times,and I can't face 10 minutes of my history class.I loved this class, thank you

  • @bellatarlo8827
    @bellatarlo8827 2 роки тому

    AS a teacher of ESL , I would like to thank Gill for very interesting information in a very clear manner.

  • @lionelgunatilake1857
    @lionelgunatilake1857 3 роки тому +15

    Actually to learn English, knowing its history is a must and I got to know of it & very much thankful to our great teacher. Wish her a long life to be with us

  • @alecwu2940
    @alecwu2940 5 років тому +5

    English is my second language! I love to listen to Gill's lessons!

  • @Kira-lj7fq
    @Kira-lj7fq 2 роки тому

    Gill is the best English teacher ever! Thank You for Your videos!!!

  • @tariktorkane8939
    @tariktorkane8939 2 роки тому

    The greatest teacher in UA-cam. Love you from North Africa

  • @binuridissanayake2022
    @binuridissanayake2022 3 роки тому +3

    I'm an undergraduate in Teaching ESL and thank you very much for your pleasant and lovely teaching on the concept. It's really helpful.

  • @juliaaladawy1136
    @juliaaladawy1136 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely truly love it. Perfect language, manner of talking. Thank you 💕

  • @yolandacastellanos1221
    @yolandacastellanos1221 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for every class . I really like them. I'm from Mexico City . I'm an English teacher in my country, and these perfect classes help and improve my knowns. Thank you very much !

  • @framirezramos
    @framirezramos Рік тому +2

    Dear Gill, Greetings from Caracas, Venezuela. Love your classes and the candid manner in which you take us to know your language and culture. Thanks!!

  • @sniggdhajauhari
    @sniggdhajauhari 3 роки тому +5

    What a clear way of speaking & explaining Madam Gill. Thank you. The lesson was interesting & informative.

  • @KSKSON
    @KSKSON 2 роки тому +16

    This is such an enlightening and easy to follow story told by my favourite teacher Gill. With this video, I have learnt the History of English in 21 minutes, as compared with two weeks reading a 222-page book called "The Story of English" written by Philip Gooden (Quercus Press) in 2009. Very well done, Gill. And a big thank you.

    • @Abeturk
      @Abeturk Рік тому

      Conditions / Doğal koşullar ve şartlar.
      (eğer-eser)> EĞER-ISE = (EVEN-IF)
      (su AKAR- yel ESER) =the water flows and the wind blows
      İSE-EĞER = (IF-EVER)
      (yel ESER- ekin EĞER)= the wind blows and bows the crops
      EĞER-ISE ve İSE-EĞER yapıları "koşul" belirtmek için kullanılır ve çoğunlukla birbirinin yerine kullanılabilirler.
      İSE-EĞER: "If ever" anlamına gelir ve gerçekleşme olasılığı daha düşük olan bir koşulu ifade eder.
      "If ever you need any help, just let me know." (Yardıma ihtiyacın olursa eğer, sadece haber ver.) or (Herhangi bir yardıma ihtiyaç duyarsan, bana haber vermen yeterli)
      “If I'm not tired, we’ll visit them in the evening.” = “Yorgun değilsem eğer akşamleyin onları ziyaret ederiz”
      EĞER-ISE: "Even if" anlamına gelir ve gerçekleşme olasılığı daha yüksek olan bir koşulu ifade eder.
      "Even if it rains tomorrow, I will go for a walk." (Yarın yürüyüşe çıkacağım, yağmur yağıyor olsa da eğer) or (Yarın yağmur yağsa bile yürüyüşe çıkacağım.)
      “Why should i go to work, (even) if I'm not getting my salary” = Eğer maaşımı alamıyorsam, neden işe gideyim ki.

  • @SubhasmitaMama-ws2sq
    @SubhasmitaMama-ws2sq 8 місяців тому +2

    your explanation is very clear and the process of pronunciation of each word is neat and clean to understand and it is the calmness in the English speaking. thanks for this legendary video. 😇

  • @ParArdua
    @ParArdua 2 роки тому

    Best teacher of English on the internet.
    Thank you.

  • @renatocesar9058
    @renatocesar9058 3 роки тому +8

    What an amazing teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😊😊

  • @ferjolito
    @ferjolito 3 роки тому +11

    I could understand every single word she has prenounced. Great lesson!

  • @MutasimAl
    @MutasimAl 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting, I admire the way you explain the historical events and connecting them with words.

  • @emytowers
    @emytowers 2 роки тому

    I've loved so much this explanation. I live on Country that speak a latinamerican language and I haven't known the Latin had got much influence about English language. Thank you.

  • @couchcamperTM
    @couchcamperTM 7 років тому +53

    The Anglo part comes from Anglia. a region and tribe in northern Germany and southern Denmark, the very name Eng-land too.

    • @zaphodbeeblebrox1213
      @zaphodbeeblebrox1213 4 роки тому +12

      That is correct. And the Saxon tribes that migrated to England, were actually living in the north of Germany too. Nowadays, parts of that region now form the German state "Lower Saxony". Not to be confused with the modern German state called Saxony which is located in a different part of the country and did not exist until many centuries later.
      However, Anglia is still the name of a region in the Schleswig part of the northermost state of Germany "Schleswig-Holstein". The "Lower German" dialects, still spoken by some in the northern parts, have a lot of similarities with Dutch/Flemish and the Germanic parts of the English language.

    • @dukeon
      @dukeon 4 роки тому +7

      Frisians and Jutes also contributed to English. I suppose she covered Frisian when she mentioned the “low countries” (Flanders in this case). Jutes were very likely from modern Denmark, however. Hence, Jutland peninsula etc.

    • @raiseyourworld5324
      @raiseyourworld5324 4 роки тому +2

      Aye, the earlier name of Engand was Albion, Scotland was Alba, Irish Albain and Wales Yr Albain. Britain came from the Roman Britannia and before that Pretannia from the Greek name for the isle

    • @alcidesoliveira9779
      @alcidesoliveira9779 4 роки тому +1

      @@raiseyourworld5324 It's funny going further and furher in known history. Thank you for that!

  • @Phraeboy1
    @Phraeboy1 4 роки тому +7

    Great teaching and narration. I got lots of knowledge from you. You re such a great English teacher. Keep on doing good jobs!
    From a Thai English teacher who loves linguistics

  • @gautambarua8260
    @gautambarua8260 Рік тому +2

    Excellent teaching and so simply explained in a soft spoken voice.

  • @SimranTalwar
    @SimranTalwar Рік тому +1

    Nothing fancy, just plain yet intricate knowledge, which is what the present generation needs to learn profoundly and vividly! Love this significantly beneficial session!