Development of the English Language

-Norse invasions introduce Scandinavian languages-The language evolves into what was known as 'Aenglisc,

737 A.D. - 1066 A.D.

Scandinavian Invasions-Development of 'Aenglisc'

English begins to reclaim its place as the language of the court and government

1362 A.D

English Resurgence

+Their languages start to merge.--Native Britons are pushed to the west

450 A.D. - 737 A.D.

Germanic Tribes Migration- Formation of Celtic Languages

-Conquest brings French as the official language of England for about 300 years-nfluencing the vocabulary and structure of English.

1066 A.D

Norman French Invasion

+he foundation of English originates from a dialect of West Germanic spoken in the area of modern-day

1Pre-450A.D.

West Germanic Dialect

LDEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

-Dr. Johnson's dictionary standardizes English spelling, which remains influential to this day

1755 A.D

-Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

-Renaissance brings a significant number of 'loan words' into English.-Printing technology helps stabilize written English

15th Century

-The Renaissance-Invention of Printing

LDEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MODERN ERA

Globalization and Decentralization

-English spreads globally-The language continues to evolve without central regulation-

-Dr. Johnson's dictionary standardizes English spelling, which remains influential to this day

1755 A.D

-Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

-Renaissance brings a significant number of 'loan words' into English.-Printing technology helps stabilize written English

15th Century

-The Renaissance-Invention of Printing

LDEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MODERN ERA

Globalization and Decentralization

-English spreads globally-The language continues to evolve without central regulation-