Evolution of English Language

By Kim Reyes
  • 600 BCE

    Celts

    Celts
    The original inhabitants of the British isles before the arrival of the romans
  • 55 BCE

    First Invasion of Britain

    First Invasion of Britain
    First Roman raids on Britain under Julius Caesar
  • 43 BCE

    beginning of Roman rule of Britain

    beginning of Roman rule of Britain
  • 410

    Roman withdrawal from Britain

    Roman withdrawal from Britain
  • 450

    Anglo-Saxon settlement (Angles, Frisians, Saxons, Jutes) of Britain begins

    Anglo-Saxon settlement (Angles, Frisians, Saxons, Jutes) of Britain begins
  • 597

    St. Augustine arrives in Britain

    St. Augustine arrives in Britain
    Beginning of Christian conversion of the Anglo-Saxons
  • 800

    Vikings

    Vikings
    -The Vikings came from Scandinavia and invaded Britain

    -Old English epic poem “Beowulf” composed
  • 1066

    NORMANS

    NORMANS
    Normans from france invaded england and introduced an early version of french
  • 1400

    Middle English

    Middle English
    Middle English Gradually took over again from the early french
  • 1476

    Printing Press

    Printing Press
    William Caxton’s printing press helps standardize spelling and grammar.
  • 1525

    English Bible

    English Bible
    The new testament of the bible was translated into english

  • Colonization and Global Expansion

    Colonization and Global Expansion
    The spread of English across the world due to British colonization.

  • Shakespeare

    Shakespeare
    He invented many words, which are still in use today

  • Modern English

    Modern English
    The widespread use of smartphones leads to the rise of texting language and more shorthand forms.

  • Technology

    Technology
    Technological advances bring new vocabulary into English.