Creating a New English Alphabet for the 21st Century

Creating a New English Alphabet for the 21st Century

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the evolution of the English alphabet, proposing updates to make it more efficient. It suggests reintroducing the letter Thorn and borrowing letters from other languages to better represent sounds in English. The video also discusses creating a new letter for the Qu sound and considers additional letters like S set and Enyae. It addresses common sounds such as schwa and Eng, concluding with a new alphabet and acknowledgments.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the letter 'Q' in terms of its necessity?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the 'S set' and how does it relate to the English language?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the historical origin of the letter 'enyae'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What common sound in English does the speaker identify as needing a letter?

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