But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids • 9 August 2025

Who invented the English language?

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Where did the English language come from? Why do words have silent letters? Why do some people have accents? Why do some words sound similar? Answers to all of your questions about English and words with sociolinguist Erica Brozovsky, host of a PBS digital show called Otherwords

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