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The English language is over 1,400 years old. It originated from a West Germanic language that was brought to Britain by the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century.
The evolution of the English language
Old English
The earliest form of English, also known as "Anglo-Saxon". It evolved from North Sea Germanic dialects.
Middle English
Began in the late 11th century after the Norman Conquest. It incorporated a lot of Old French vocabulary.
Early Modern English
Began in the late 15th century. It was influenced by the Great Vowel Shift, the Renaissance, and the introduction of the printing press.
Modern English
Spread around the world in the 17th century. It was influenced by the British Empire and the United States.
Influences on the English language
Old Norse
The language of the Viking invaders, who brought over 2,000 new words to English
Latin
The alphabet of Christianity, which was incorporated into the language after the Germanic invasion
French
Borrowings from French became more frequent during the transitional period between Old English and Middle English
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