Out of the many thousands of languages spoken throughout the world, perhaps the most widely and uniformly adopted language is English. Contrary to popular belief, English is far more than just grammar and essays. The English language, rooted in the Latin and Celtic Syntax, formed over time during Carolingian times in the Anglo-Saxon territories of modern day United Kingdom. The language remained largely the same for a few centuries, before Norman influence following England’s loss to William the Conqueror brought heavy French influence onto the language. It wasn’t until medieval times that the next notable changes were made in the Language, with even more prevalent evolutions arriving only by the 1700’s, through the works of revolutionary artists such as William Shakespeare, whose texts are studied to this day. English was brought to Canada in 1763, when the Hudson Bay Company first began to lay claim to North America. It has since been adopted as one of Canada’s two primary languages and acts as a catalyst of communication worldwide.

 

      Palmer offers countless English courses and caters to students at all skill levels. From ELL to APs, Palmer has it all. Through English, Palmer provides students with an opportunity to enhance their abilities in communication through both verbal and physical mediums. It enables students to open their mind to new perspectives while building their confidence in expressing their opinions. This section of the newspaper outlines your English journey at Palmer, discussing the English courses offered by Palmer and highlighting the ones that students should choose based on your individual competency, grade level, and ultimate objectives. Moreover, it gives you tips to improve your essay writing, so students don’t need to worry about having a hard time with an assignment. Engaging in English at the high school level can open up numerous doors, revealing new paths for students’ life and shaping them into skilled and impactful leaders, storytellers, and philosophers.