Welcome to this lecture!
Have you ever wondered why English spelling makes no sense? Why words like ‘through’ and ‘though’ look so similar but sound so different? This lecture takes you on a fascinating journey through history to uncover the mystery — and help you finally make sense of the chaos.
In "Weird English Pronunciation - A Historical Journey", you’ll discover why English sounds and looks so unusual today. We’ll travel through history together, uncovering the roots of silent letters, irregular spelling, and curious pronunciation shifts.
This session is designed for Learners of English. I want you to sit back, enjoy, and gain new insights into the language you use every day.
It's time to finally connect the dots!
What's inside this lecture?
Celtic roots beneath English soil
Latin words that still live in English today
Anglo-Saxon invasions reshaped our speech
the Vikings brought more than weapons
why ‘Pacific Ocean’ breaks its own rules
through, though, tough: why nothing adds up
why English pigs became French pork
monks copying texts and spreading quirks
the printing press and spelling mistakes
the man who tamed English (sort of)
English began to travel across the globe
from old manuscripts to modern texts, weirdness lives on
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FAQs
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You can request a refund within 30 days if the lecture isn’t what you expected. See refund policy below.
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Lifetime access. Watch it anytime, as often as you like.
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Yes. No matter your level, you’ll gain insight into why English looks and sounds the way it does.
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This lecture is a fascinating overview of the history behind English pronunciation. The upcoming course goes deeper into practice (like silent letters).
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About 1 hour and 17 minutes — concise, packed with stories and insights.
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Meet Annett Okon!
Hello, I’m Annett and I'm the founder of the Okon Institute Global. I’ve been teaching English for over 20 years in classrooms, companies, and one-to-one coaching. My mission is to cut through the confusion and help learners feel at home in English.
Through my very own Language Institute, I combine experience, clarity, and a global outlook to create courses that truly make a difference.
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