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450
Old English
An early form of English that came from the Anglo-Saxons. -
450
Danish
The Danish began to use this language. -
Aug 26, 1066
Norman French
The French began to use this language. -
Aug 28, 1066
Middle English
A stage in the history of the English language during the High and Late Middle Ages, or roughly during the four centuries between the late 11th and the late 15th century. -
Early Modern English
The works of William Shakespeare belong to this period. Current readers of English are generally able to understand Early Modern English, though occasionally with difficulties because of grammar changes, changes in the meanings of some words, and spelling differences. -
Proto-English
The early history of the Germanic languages is based on reconstruction of a Proto-Germanic language that evolved into German, English, Dutch, Afrikaans, Yiddish, and the Scandinavian languages. -
Modern English
Began in 1500s, slightly overlapping the Early Modern english period, and is the period we are currently in. -
Scientific Latin and Greek
Scientific Latin and Greek was introduced. -
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