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From Empire to Global Englishes: How Colonial Tongues Became Modern Dialects
Episode 164
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
The episode follows the journey of English from a colonial instrument stamped by the British Empire into a mosaic of local varieties, charting how India’s Hindi‑inflected English, Nigeria’s Yoruba‑tinged speech, and Jamaican Patois emerged. We also examine the lasting influence of institutions like the OED, the Commonwealth’s continuity, and the rise of American media in shaping contemporary world Englishes.
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