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Hey, Emily, that was quite an interesting lecture on the history of English, wasn't it? |
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Definitely! I never realized how much the language has evolved over the centuries, Tom. |
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Yeah, it's fascinating to think about how English started as a Germanic language and then was influcenced by so many other languages through invasions and cultural exchanges. |
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Absolutely. I found it really intriguing to learn about the impact of the Norman Conquest on English. That infusion of French vocabulary really changed the language. |
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Right, and that influence wasn't just in vocabulary, but also in grammar and pronunciation. Old English changed quite a bit under Norman rule. |
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