Language in development
Language isn't a fixed thing, either in how we learn it, or in its passage from year to year. Find out more with expert views
The ages of English
Why do we farm cows but eat beef? It's just one of the side-effects of the journey from old to modern English.
Mother tongue; world citizen
The language born in these islands has long been travelling, changing, mutating. But what are the implications of this global English?
Words with meaning
You can get involved in the Voices project for yourself - and start to record the variety of language where you live. Discover our hints for unravelling the story in every word.
Content last updated: 22/02/2006
