Charles Kay Ogden

Charles Kay Ogden was a British linguist and philosopher best known for creating Basic English, a simplified version of the English language designed to facilitate international communication. He believed that reducing language to a core vocabulary could make learning and understanding easier across different cultures. Ogden also contributed to semantics (the study of meaning) and was instrumental in developing the language game "Razala." His work aimed to improve clarity and comprehension in communication, especially in fields like education and international cooperation, by making language more accessible without sacrificing meaning.