41% of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE is FRENCH. How did this happen?We look at the history of the English language and particularly why there are so many French words and expressions in English. We'll also discuss the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings and more. In part two Jon and Gideon look at French expressions that we still use in English today. If you're a native speaker or you're learning English you'll find this interesting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciOxM0XlzaM
There is 33 km between England and France.The influence of a Latin language from Rome extends further West than North or East.
Grammatically, Norweigan and Dutch are suppose to be some of the easiest languages to pick up for an English speaker.
I wonder why Norwegian? because the vikings that invaded the north of England were from Denmark.https://sciencenordic.com/denmark-society--culture-videnskabdk/why-danish-vikings-moved-to-england/1442885
French is a beautiful language when spoken properly. Which is to say not by a Quebecer and sure as heck not by an Acadian New Brunswicker.
All these guys named Norman came over from France to reclaim some supposed title back in 1066 yonder.Grammatically, Norweigan and Dutch are suppose to be some of the easiest languages to pick up for an English speaker. French as a Romance language is different from ours but due to the number of loan words can be understood. (These languages can be picked up when reading it more than speaking though you may hear or recognize some words.)
Even easier than those might be the varieties of Frisian; old English and old Frisian were essentially dialects of each other.
My cousin speaks Frisian fairly well, and it's a trip and a half. It's definitely a fair bit harder to parse than Afrikaans.
