A Very Short Introduction to the English Language | Simon Horobin | Talks at Google

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Simon Horobin, professor of English Language and Literature at Oxford University, talks about the evolution of the English language. Simon contrasts the attitudes of those committed to maintaining 'standards' in the use of the English language to those of historic users and considers the impact that new speakers of the language are having on its development.

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