Milestones in the History of the English Language and Teaching

Old English Period

1100

The foundation of the English language is formed with significant influences from Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse.

English Replaces Latin in Schools

1348

English begins to be used in schools for instruction, replacing Latin after centuries of dominance.

First English Dictionary

1604

Robert Cawdrey publishes A Table Alphabeticall, the first known English dictionary.

Emergence of ELT (English Language Teaching)

1800

Formal methods for teaching English as a foreign language develop during the colonial expansion of Britain.

Introduction of the Audio-Lingual Method

1941

A teaching method focused on repetition and drills becomes widely used in the mid-20th century.

Rise of Online English Learning

2000

Technological advancements make learning English accessible worldwide through online platforms and apps.