Step back in time and imagine living in the medieval era. During this time, the language spoken was quite different from what we speak today. Words like 'thou' for 'you' and 'hast' for 'have' were common. Back then, Latin was the 'lingua franca,' meaning it was used for communication between people who did not speak the same language, especially in churches and universities. In England, however, Old English was predominantly spoken. The difference in language among regions was due to cultural and historical influences. For example, the English language saw a significant change after the French invasion in 1066, introducing new words into everyday speech. Now, for an exciting activity! Can you guess the modern English equivalents for these medieval phrases: 'methinks' and 'forsooth'? Spoiler: they mean 'I think' and 'indeed'! This journey through medieval language helps us appreciate the evolution of language and literature over time. Who knows, maybe in another thousand years, our current language will seem just as old and strange!