englishlanguage.org fun facts about English for students & teachers

Why English?

The linguist Richard Lederer believes that the English language is the most 'democratic' in history. By this he means that the users of English help change and improve it. This is because English:
  • easily imports words from other languages, cultures and traditions.
  • "the relative simplicity of its grammar and syntax.”

Evolution of English



Shakespeare * The Bible* Irregular Verbs * Perfect Language * Esperanto

Do you know the words we use to describe he English language? Try this crossword.

You can find all the words in the glossary of this section of ESL Reading.