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Origin of English language

By damianhoffman1
  • Period: Jan 1, 1066 to

    English Difusion over time

  • Germanic tribes invaded Britain during the 5th century AD.
    Jan 19, 1066

    Germanic tribes invaded Britain during the 5th century AD.

  • In 1066 William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy invaded and conquered England.
    Jan 19, 1080

    In 1066 William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy invaded and conquered England.

  • Death of old english
    Jan 19, 1100

    Death of old english

  • Start of modern english
    Jan 19, 1100

    Start of modern english

  • English became dominant language in Britain, but still not similar to todays language.
    Jan 19, 1340

    English became dominant language in Britain, but still not similar to todays language.

  • English replaces French for the language ot the law.
    Jan 19, 1362

    English replaces French for the language ot the law.

  • The Great Vowel Shift begins.
    Jan 19, 1400

    The Great Vowel Shift begins.

  • William Caxton establishes the first English printing press.
    Jan 19, 1476

    William Caxton establishes the first English printing press.

  • A sudden and distinct change in pronunciation (the Great Vowel Shift) started, with vowels being pronounced shorter and shorter.
    Jan 19, 1500

    A sudden and distinct change in pronunciation (the Great Vowel Shift) started, with vowels being pronounced shorter and shorter.

  • In 1604 the first English dictionary was published.

    In 1604 the first English dictionary was published.

  • Start of late modern english

    Start of late modern english

    The main difference between Early Modern English and Late Modern English is vocabulary. Late Modern English has many more words, arising from two principal factors: firstly, the Industrial Revolution and technology created a need for new words; secondly, the British Empire at its height covered one quarter of the earth's surface, and the English language adopted foreign words from many countries
  • Webster publishes his American English dictionary.

    Webster publishes his American English dictionary.