The Age of the Dictionary - The History of English (7/10)

The Age of the Dictionary - The History of English (7/10)

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Free learning from The Open University http://www.open.ac.uk/openlearn/history-the-arts/culture/english-language --- A look at how lexicographers started creating the Dictionary of the English Language to ensure that everyone spelt words correctly and knew their correct definition. (Part 7 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E --- Study 'English Language' at the Open University: http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/languages/english-language/index.htm Explore qualifications in Languages with the OU http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/languages/index.htm Explore qualifications in Arts and Humanities with the OU http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/index.htm Study 'Worlds of English' with the OU http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/u214.htm ---

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