Rogues, knights and fops chart the history of the language Cookies on the BBC website We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

In 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court offered up a landmark decision for federal English-learner policy in the Lau v.Nichols case, in which Chinese American families argued that the San Francisco ...

Hardly Harmless Drudgery: Landmarks in English Lexicography, a fascinating exhibition on view on the first floor of the Grolier Club in Manhattan, presents a detailed 500-year timeline of the ...

A Nebraska law of 1919, and similar measures in other states, forbade instruction in any school in any language except English. Robert Meyer, the teacher of a one-room Lutheran grade school, was ...

English Language Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance & All You Need To Know English Language Day 2025: It is celebrated on 23 April annually and is a United Nations (UN) observance day.

World English Day, also known as English Language Day, is celebrated every year on April 23 to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.

Ages of English Timeline From a West Saxon dialect to a global phenomenon, from runes to rap, the development of English follows a fascinating trail. Ever wondered how Beowulf sounded?

The History of the English Language: a Source Book by J D Burnley (Longman, 2nd edition, 2000) A History of English Words by Geoffrey Hughes (Blackwell, 2000) ... British History Timeline.