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History of english

  • Anglo-Saxon
    450

    Anglo-Saxon

    The Anglo-Saxons spoke the language, which overtime turned into English.
  • Vikings
    800

    Vikings

    The Vikings came from Scandinavia and invaded britain.
  • Normans
    1066

    Normans

    Normans from France invaded England and introduced an early version of french.
  • Middle English
    1400

    Middle English

    (Middle) English gradually took over again from the early french.
  • Printing press
    1476

    Printing press

    With the introduction of the printing press, an interest in having a standard way of English came.
  • English Bible
    1525

    English Bible

    The New Testament of the Bible was translated into English.
  • Invading words (16th Century)

    Invading words (16th Century)

    Words from Latín and Greek made its way into English language.
  • Shakespeare (16th Century)

    Shakespeare (16th Century)

    He invented many words, which are still in use today.
  • Modern English

    Modern English

    The English that we speak today is influenced by immigration and historical happenings (f.e, the British Empire).
  • Internet and Technology (Present and future)

    Internet and Technology (Present and future)

    Currently the way we speak English is influenced by the internet and thecnology.