HISTORY OF
THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
English belongs to the Indo-European family of languages and is therefore related to most other languages spoken in Europe and western Asia from Iceland to India.
English originated in England and is the dominant language of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various island nations in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
The history of the English language really started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD.
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The main difference between Early Modern English and Late Modern English is vocabulary.
English became dominant in Britain again, but with many French words added
Modern English
Late Modern English (1800-Present)
Early Modern English (1500-1800)
Old English (450-1100 AD)
Middle English (1100-1500)
The invading Germanic tribes spoke similar languages, which in Britain developed into what we now call Old English.
Started, with vowels being pronounced shorter and shorter. Many new words and phrases entered the language
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HISTORY OF
THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
English belongs to the Indo-European family of languages and is therefore related to most other languages spoken in Europe and western Asia from Iceland to India.
English originated in England and is the dominant language of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various island nations in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
The history of the English language really started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD.
timeline
The main difference between Early Modern English and Late Modern English is vocabulary.
English became dominant in Britain again, but with many French words added
Modern English
Late Modern English (1800-Present)
Early Modern English (1500-1800)
Old English (450-1100 AD)
Middle English (1100-1500)
The invading Germanic tribes spoke similar languages, which in Britain developed into what we now call Old English.
Started, with vowels being pronounced shorter and shorter. Many new words and phrases entered the language