History of Early English

<p><em>The History of Early English</em> provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than simply reading about it. </p> <p><i>The History of Early English</i>: 　</p> <ul> <p> <li>Provides a comprehensive introduction to early middle and early modern English;</li> <li>Introduces each language period with a text from writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare accompanied by a series of guiding questions and commentaries that will engage readers and give them a flavour of the language of the time;</li> <li>Features a range of activities that include discussion points questions online tasks and preparatory activities that seamlessly take the reader from one chapter to the next;</li> <li>Is supported by a companion website featuring audio files further activities and links to online material.</li> <p></p></ul> <p>Written by an experienced teacher and author this book is the essential course textbook for any module on the history of English.</p>