The Anglish Times: Rediscovering English Without Foreign Words

🔍Anglish is English without foreign loanwords, preserving the language's Anglo-Saxon roots.

💪Anglo-Saxon words have a stronger impact and resonate with people more than foreign words.

🌍Anglish is being used and explored in online communities, with dictionaries and news articles written in the language.

💬Politicians, like Winston Churchill, deliberately use Anglo-Saxon words in their speeches to appeal to the masses.

📜The feelings towards loanwords in English have existed for centuries, as seen in the Inkhorn Controversy of the 16th and 17th centuries.

What is Anglish?

—Anglish is a version of English that aims to remove foreign loanwords and preserve the language's Anglo-Saxon roots.

Why are Anglo-Saxon words considered more powerful?

—Anglo-Saxon words have a strong impact and resonance with people because they are learned at a younger age and have more tactile associations.

Where can I find resources on Anglish?

—You can find Anglish dictionaries, online communities, and even news articles written in Anglish.

Why do politicians use Anglo-Saxon words in their speeches?

—Politicians use Anglo-Saxon words intentionally as they have a greater effect on the masses and are easier to understand and remember.

Has the debate over loanwords in English happened before?

—Yes, the Inkhorn Controversy in the 16th and 17th centuries focused on removing foreign loanwords from English to preserve its purity.

02:10Introduction to Anglish and its goal of removing foreign loanwords from English.

04:25The impact and power of Anglo-Saxon words in speeches, with Winston Churchill as an example.

07:42The existence of online communities, dictionaries, and news articles in Anglish.

09:26The historical context of the Inkhorn Controversy and its similarities to Anglish.

16:40Alternative Anglish version of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution.