There’s several people that have commented this, and it doesn’t make any sense. It’s called English cause it was invented in England, a country which still exists. There’s also a few claims we changed our language, we didn’t (Posh people created Received Pronunciation. American exceptionalism at its finest.
There’s several people that have commented this, and it doesn’t make any sense. It’s called English cause it was invented in England, a country which still exists. There’s also a few claims we changed our language, we didn’t (Posh people created Received Pronunciation. American exceptionalism at its finest.
I wouldn’t say invented 🤓
No, you’re right… developed would be better. Stole bits from everywhere would be even better.
English is a creole that got its own army.
I also like “bastard language”, or “melting pot” will do.