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An English Speaking World: Discusses how English has become the most dominant language throughout the world. •
The Mother Tongue: Discusses the early stages of the English language, including
Old English and
Middle English. •
A Muse of Fire: Discusses the influence of
William Shakespeare and the
King James Bible on the English language as well as how Early Modern English took root in the American colonies and its influence on contemporary American English. •
The Guid Scots Tongue: Discusses the Scottish influence on the English language. •
Black on White: Discusses the black community's influence on the English language. (Includes interviews with Philadelphia rappers
The Scanner Boys,
Parry P and
Grand Tone.) •
Pioneers, O Pioneers!: Discusses Canadian English and the various forms of American English. •
The Muvver Tongue: Discusses Cockney dialect and Australian English. •
The Loaded Weapon: Discusses the Irish influence on the English Language. • ''Next Year's Words'': Discusses the future and new emerging forms of the English language. ==References==