The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone

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Where did the phrase ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ come from? And when did scientists finally get round to naming sexual body parts? Voiced by Clive Anderson, this entertaining romp through 'The History of English' squeezes 1600 years of history into 10 one-minute bites, uncovering the sources of English words and phrases from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to America and the Internet. Bursting with fascinating facts, the series looks at how English grew from a small tongue into a major global language before reflecting on the future of English in the 21st century.

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How many episodes does The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone have?

The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone cover?

The podcast is about Language Learning, Courses, Podcasts, France, Education, War and French.

What is the most popular episode on The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone?

The episode title 'American English' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone?

The average episode length on The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone is 1 minutes.

When was the first episode of The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone?

The first episode of The History of English in Ten Minutes - for iPod/iPhone was released on Jun 22, 2011.

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