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Period: 400 to 1100
THE OLD ENGLISH
Old English (Englisċ, pronounced [ˈeŋɡliʃ]), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the mid-5th century, and the first Old English literary works date from the mid-7th century. -
450
Angles, Saxons, Jutes:
During the fifth century AD Britain ceased to be part of the Roman Empire and became a group of small warring territories, from which eventually developed the medieval kingdoms of England, Scotland and Wales.
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500
Anglo-Saxon Language
Old English is also known as Anglo-Saxon, which is derived from the names of two Germanic tribes that invaded England during the 5th century. The most famous work in ancient English literature is the epic poem "Beowulf". https://www.greelane.com/es/humanidades/ingl%c3%a9s/old-english-anglo-saxon- -
597
Alphabet
The Latin alphabet introduced by Irish Christian missionaries[2] from around the 8th century. This was replaced by Insular script, a cursive and pointed version of the half-uncial script. Wikipedia contributors. (2021, October 28). Old English Latin alphabet. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:03, November 18, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Old_English_Latin_alphabet&oldid=1052367866 -
Period: 1100 to 1500
THE MIDDLE ENGLISH
The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English period. Scholarly opinion varies, but the Oxford English Dictionary specifies the period when Middle English was spoken as being from 1150 to 1500.[2] This stage of the development of the English language roughly followed the High to the Late Middle Ages. -
1154
French (Anglo-Norman) Influence
Though the great mass of ordinary people spoke Middle English, French, because of its prestigious status, spread as a second language, encouraged by its long-standing use in the school system as a medium of instruction through which Latin was taught. In the courts, the members of the jury, who represented the population, had to know French in order to understand the plea of the lawyer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Norman_language#:~:text=Though%20the%20great,of%20the%20lawyer. -
1200
Birth of English Literature
Texts in Middle English (as opposed to French or Latin) begin as a trickle in the 13th Century, with works such as the debate poem “The Owl and the Nightingale” (probably composed around 1200) and the long historical poem known as Layamon's “Brut” (from around the same period). https://www.thehistoryofenglish.com/history_middle.html -
1215
The Magna Carta ("Great Charter")
The original letters were written on parchment sheets using bird feathers, strictly abbreviated in medieval Latin, which at that time was the conventional wording of legal documents. Carta Magna. (2021, 3 de noviembre). Wikipedia, La enciclopedia libre. Fecha de consulta: 23:27, noviembre 18, 2021 desde https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carta_Magna&oldid=139477987. -
1500
English Renaissance
Was a cultural and artistic movement in England from the early 16th century to the early 17th century. It is associated with the pan-European Renaissance that is usually regarded as beginning in Italy in the late 14th century. Wikipedia contributors. (2021, August 31). English Renaissance. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:16, November 19, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=English_Renaissance&oldid=1041539460 -
Period: 1500 to
Early Modern English
Early Modern English is said to span roughly the years from 1500 until 1800. This period is termed the Renaissance. The language of this Elizabethan age is much more closely related to our modern English today than, say, the language of Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales. https://www.myenglishlanguage.com › history-of-english -
1526
The Bible
William Tyndale (born between 1495 and 1536 in the county of Gloucestershire, England) was an English Protestant who made the first translation of the Bible into English, from the Hebrew and Greek texts.
William Tyndale. (2021, 13 de julio). Wikipedia, La enciclopedia libre. Fecha de consulta: 00:37, noviembre 19, 2021 desde https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Tyndale&oldid=136980537. -
Period: to
LATE MODERN ENGLISH
Accumulated many more words as a result of two main historical factors: the Industrial Revolution, which necessitated new words for things and ideas that had not previously existed; and the rise of the British Empire, during which time English adopted many foreign words and made them its own. -
Sir William Jones and The Sanskrit.
he observe that Sanskrit had a systematic affinity with Greek, Latin and English and that despite its antiquity it has an admirable structure. http://milenio.uprb.edu/Milenio1999/17Alers99.pdf -
The Oxford English Dictionary
Is the principal historical dictionary of the English language, published by Oxford University Press (OUP). It traces the historical development of the English language, providing a comprehensive resource to scholars and academic researchers, as well as describing usage in its many variations throughout the world. Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 19). Oxford English Dictionary. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:38, November 19, 2021, -
Canada officially becomes bilingual
Official Languages Act (1969) is the federal statute that made English and French the official languages of Canada. It requires all federal institutions to provide services in English or French on request Laurendeau, Paul. "Official Languages Act (1969)". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 17 May 2019, Historica Canada. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/official-languages-act-1969. Accessed 19 November 2021. -
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English Nowadays.
Nowadays, more and more people are dedicating time to studying English as a second language. Many countries include English in their school syllabus and children are starting to learn English at a younger and younger age. -
People Studies English
English has become the universal language with English being the most widely spoken language in the world. For this reason, thousands of people decide to study English as a second language since having a good knowledge and understanding of English will only bring you advantages both on a personal and professional level. -
Period: to
English Nowadays.
Nowadays, more and more people are dedicating time to studying English as a second language. Many countries include English in their school syllabus and children are starting to learn English at a younger and younger age.