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Period: 400 to
Years
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Period: 400 to Dec 3, 1100
Old English
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Dec 2, 1066
William invades England
William was practically the Duke of France and made, England speak with some French words. -
Period: Dec 2, 1100 to Dec 3, 1500
Middle English
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Dec 2, 1150
Great Vowel Shift
Many words' vowels started being said with a shorter accent. -
Period: Dec 2, 1150 to
Early Modern English
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Dec 2, 1340
Chaucer the Poet
Chaucer's poetry is still read till this day and is still trying to be understood due to the older language. -
Dictionary
The very first dictionary was written. -
Period: to
Late Modern English
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British Develop English
It sounds nothing like how we talk now. Yet, we still use words such as: Be, strong, and water.