How French Changed the Way We Speak English!

Discover how French transformed English pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary-and why it matters for teaching reading today! In this episode, we explore palatalization and how the Norman Conquest of 1066 forever altered the soundscape of English. This video is perfect for teachers, literacy tutors, homeschool educators, and speech-language pathologists curious about Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) and how it supports reading and spelling instruction. If you're moving beyond a phonics-first approach and want to understand English spelling through morphology, etymology, and phonology, this is for you. We explore how palatalization works, why rhoticity varies across dialects, and what it teaches us about language change, historical linguistics, and orthographic instruction. ✔️ Perfect for Structured Word Inquiry beginners ✔️ Great for dyslexia intervention and morphology-based literacy ✔️ Boost spelling confidence with real language stories 🚀 Subscribe for more insights on Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) and effective literacy teaching strategies. 📢 Join the conversation in the comments! How do you make literacy instruction meaningful for struggling learners? For even more content, check out our website: https://www.struturedwordinquiry.com Join the conversation in the largest Facebook group dedicated to Structured Word Inquiry:   / 1870388463256043   Inquiries: [email protected]