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The history of English language!

  • 600 BCE

    The Celts

    The Celts
    The Celts were the first tribe to invasion the British Isles.
    Words from the celts:
    - Lawn
    - Hubbub
    Leprechaun
  • 55 BCE

    The Romans

    The Romans
    The Romans were who attacked the Celts. They spoke Latin. They gave important names for places like London.
    Words from the Romans:
    - Consul
    - Dictator
    - Circus
    - Forum
  • 450

    The Anglo-Saxons

    The Anglo-Saxons
    They were the first people who spoke English. But their English was different from today's: it was Old English.
    Words:
    - Spell
    - Nama
    - Less
    - Tru-
  • 800

    The Vikings

    The Vikings
    They invade Britain. They came from countries like Denmark, Norway and spoke a language that developed into Norwegian and Danish.
    Words:
    - Window
    - Lad
    - Yule
  • 1066

    The Normans

    The Normans
    They invade England from Normandy in France. They spoke an earlier version of French and this became the language of prestige in England.
    Words:
    - General
    - Soldier
    - Duke
    - Palace