English around the world

  • The Celts
    600 BCE

    The Celts

    The Celts were the first tribe to arrive in the UK more than 2500 years ago. They bring the first languages in the British Isles, the languages were: the Celtic, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic. Some words: Seagull, Whisky and Penguin.
  • The Romans
    55 BCE

    The Romans

    The Romans were the second tribe to arrive, and they bring the Latin. They gave Latin names to places and some of these names are still used today. Some words: Cities, Castles, roads and walls
  • The Anglo-saxons
    450

    The Anglo-saxons

    The Anglo-saxons were the third tribe to arrive, they were the first people who spoke English, more especificaly the old english. Some words:Love, good, child, green and three.
  • The vikings
    800

    The vikings

    The Vikings were the fourth to arribe, the Vikings came from countries like Denmark and
    Norway. Some words: Leg, skirt, skin, egg and eye.
  • The Normans
    1066

    The Normans

    The Normans were the fifth tribe to arrive, they spoke "old french" in that moment the lenguage of prestige there.
    Some words: Bacon, flower, joy, justice and beef.