<description>&lt;p&gt;One of the largest ethnic groups in early Pennsylvania spoke German. But today we call their language Pennsylvania Dutch. My guest, Professor of Germanic Linguistics Mark Louden calls Pennsylvania Dutch a truly American language. Learn why he says that and learn a little PA Dutch to share with family and friends.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language, by Mark L. Louden&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don’t miss Mark’s website &lt;a href= "https://padutch.net/"&gt;https://padutch.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

Denyse Allen

The Pennsylvania Dutch Language with Mark Louden

APR 13, 202340 MIN
Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

The Pennsylvania Dutch Language with Mark Louden

APR 13, 202340 MIN

Description

One of the largest ethnic groups in early Pennsylvania spoke German. But today we call their language Pennsylvania Dutch. My guest, Professor of Germanic Linguistics Mark Louden calls Pennsylvania Dutch a truly American language. Learn why he says that and learn a little PA Dutch to share with family and friends.

Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language, by Mark L. Louden

Don’t miss Mark’s website https://padutch.net