The history of the english

By Michelle_311212
  • 1066 BCE

    The Normans

    In 1066, the Normans invaded England from Normandy in France.
    They spoke an earlier version of French and this became the language of prestige in England.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 55 BCE

    The celts

    The first languages in the British Isles are the Celtic ones like Welsh and Scottish Gaelic.
    These people settled the British Isles about
    600 BC. That is more than 2500 years ago! Words of celts that we use in modern english: Crumpet,Bog,Clan.
  • Period: 55 BCE to 450

    The Romans

    In 55BC, there was an invasion by the Romans, who spoke Latin.
    They gave Latin names to places and some of these names are still used today.
    Roman words that we usein modern english:Ovation,Consult and Forum.
  • Period: 450 to 800

    The Anglo-Saxons

    The first people who spoke English
    arrived in England in about the year 450.
    These people were the Anglo-Saxons
    and their language was Old English.
    The Anglo-Saxons words that we use in modern english: husband, lest and know.
  • Period: 800 to 1066

    The Vikings

    From about 800, the Vikings started to invade Britain.
    The Vikings came from countries like Denmark and
    Norway and spoke a language that developed
    into Norwegian and Danish.
    The Vikings words that we use in modern english:
    widow,yule oat.