The English Language

The English language is very old yet constantly renewing itself, often in ways that many speakers, readers and writers of it don't like. This group seeks to explore some aspects of the language. If it were to last for five years it wouldn’t do much more than the scratch the surface of the subject! Topics being considered include the history of the language; how babies and infants learn language; the meaning and use of grammar; accents, dialects and varieties of English around the world; and the impact on the language of such writers as Chaucer and Shakespeare.

Members of the group will be asked to raise topics in which they are particularly interested, and invited (very gently) to lead sessions if they would like to do so.  Do consider giving it a try. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to come back.  

The group meets at 2.00pm in Allerthorpe Village Hall, on the first Monday of each month.  To express an interest, without making a commitment, please contact the Group Leader.

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Events

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July'25 - Drop-In

The u3a Drop-In sessions are usually held on the first THURSDAY of each month, between 10....

Burnby Hall Community Centre - The Balk, Pocklington
10:00 am to 11:45 am

Aug

07

August'24 - Drop-In

The u3a Drop-In sessions are usually held on the first THURSDAY of each month, between 10....

Burnby Hall Community Centre - The Balk, Pocklington
10:00 am to 11:45 am

Sep

04

September'24 - Drop-In

The u3a Drop-In sessions are usually held on the first THURSDAY of each month, between 10....

Burnby Hall Community Centre - The Balk, Pocklington
10:00 am to 11:45 am

Oct

02

October'25 - Drop-In

The u3a Drop-In sessions are usually held on the first THURSDAY of each month, between 10....

Burnby Hall Community Centre - The Balk, Pocklington
10:00 am to 11:45 am

News

June'25 - Message from Rosemary Waugh

June'25 - Message from Rosemary Waugh

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u3a Friends Newsletter - May'25

u3a Friends Newsletter - May'25

Welcome to the May 2025 issue of our u3a Friends Newsletter, Read the Newsletter.

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