English Language

By JRyan09
  • Celts
    400 BCE

    Celts

    one of the first languages was introduced by the celts,Welts and Gaelic that wood have settled here over 2,500 years ago.
  • Romans
    1 BCE

    Romans

    In 55bc there was a roman invasion there are still some words we use today from the language like Chester and cramp.
  • Angolo-Saxon
    400

    Angolo-Saxon

    When the Saxons fist invaded britain the brought with them the first english like language with words such as cow, house,bread and saw.
  • Vikings
    Feb 15, 800

    Vikings

    First started to invade england in 800 AD and brought with them norwegian and danish language they also left some english words like husband,you,law and anger.
  • Normans
    Feb 15, 1066

    Normans

    in 1066 the normans invaded England and brought with them our now english words like catch, wage and reward.
  • Middle English
    Feb 16, 1400

    Middle English

    There were no more invasions after the normans so gradually english took over french and became one of the most popular languages in England.
  • Printing Press
    Feb 16, 1476

    Printing Press

    Books have been written in english since the 9th century but it was not till the printing press came out publishing really come out.
  • English bible
    Feb 16, 1525

    English bible

    In 1525 the bibles fist testament was translated to english by William Tyndale.
  • Modern English

    Modern English

    Modern English is were we are today and every year we create over 1000 words.
  • Popular English  Words

    Popular English Words

    there are 5 most popular words we use in english which is The ,To, Of,And, Be.