 Hello, this unit considers the history of the English language and marks the substantial changes the English language has undergone. It gives an insight into changes in grammar and vocabulary, as well as to syntax and pronunciation through the periods. In the content sections which contain a central e-lecture and several microteaching videos, we will look at the main periods of English and will discuss their central linguistic properties. This includes the major changes and transitions that the English language underwent from its roots to present-day English. As usual, as a starting point, we recommend to use the question set with its hyperlinks in the How to Proceed section as default guidance. And don't forget, once an activity is ready, tick it off to document your progress. The mastery test presents 10 questions about the history of English, but after content mastery you should be able to answer these questions with ease. Finally, the suggestions for the in-class activities contain data from various periods of English ready for analysis. For all in all, quite a lot, but if you invest a reasonable amount of time, you will manage.