Languages That Changed English - August

The winner of this poll is "Different Languages Used In English."

English has been influenced by many languages, which is why English includes words from other countries.

This is one reason why English pronunciation can be difficult.

Below are 12 articles on English words that come from different languages:

• Mosquito and Cowboys: Spanish Words in English

• Know the "Lingo" with These Portuguese-English Words

• Common Italian Words Used in English

• Carpe Diem: How Latin Lives On in English

• "Chic" French Words Used in English

• German Words Often Used in English

• Some Very "American" Words Come From Chinese

• English Owes Much to Japanese Words

• English Words That Come From The Philippines

• English Words Borrowed From Arabic

• From Bagels to Shrek: Yiddish Words in English

• Chocolate and Chili: English Words From The Ancient Aztecs

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