learn Early Middle English
Learn to read, write and speak Early Middle English as it was spoken in the East Midlands around 1150 AD, without really trying.
Early Middle English, as it was spoken in the East Midlands in the mid-12th century, is easy to master. Its grammar differs little from Modern English. To the uninitiated it looks and sounds like a foreign language. But just a few simple tips will make it much more familiar.
Meet the lost words
Meet a hoard of everyday words like swi__t`e (very), micel (big), swi__ken (to deceive), e__k (also), fremen (to perform), t`olen (to endure), swink (effort), and swencen (to oppress), that have fallen by the wayside, but were once common in Early Middle English. Choose from twenty eight Early Middle English texts and start reading now. Click or tap any word for an instant gloss.
At`elwines diary
Keep up with At`elwine, his family and friends, from bushfire mayhem to Christmas catering glitches and beyond. Dip your toe in englisc in a modern setting. Aredde in Mallacoota is a good entry point. Click or tap any word for an instant gloss.
Coming soon - Audrey and the attercop. Learn Early Middle English at just one new word per day. Swi__t`e go__d!