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450
Developing the English Language
At this time, the inhabitants of Britain spoke a Celtic language. Although, the Angles came from England and their language was called Englisc. Were England & English became English. -
500
Invading Britain
3 Germanic tribes- The Angles, Saxons, & the Jutes invded Britain during the 5th Century A.D. -
Jul 19, 1066
The Normans
The people who gave their name to Normady. They transformed England, both culturally and linguistically. For over 300 years, French was the language spoken. Thousands of French words were embedded in the English Dictionary. -
Nov 26, 1066
Middle English
In 1066, The duke of Normady invaded & took over England. The Normans then brought over a type of French which became the language of the Royal Court. During the 14th century, Britain spoke English with a few french words which we know today, is Middle English. -
Feb 6, 1450
The Great Vowel Shift
A major change in the pronunciation of the English language that took place in Southern England. Also, an event that marked the separation of Modern & Middle English. -
Feb 20, 1500
Modern English
Form of the English Language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift completed in 1550. In the 16th Century, the British had contact with many people around the world. This had meant that many new phrases & words had entered the language. -
Anglo Saxon
The term often used to describe the invading Germanic tribes in the south and east of Great Britain. Old English originates from this tribe. -
St. Augustine
Latin words were led by St. Augustine, converting the Anglo-Saxons from their Pagan beliefs to a Catholic Christian faith. Many of the new words from Latin refer to a religion,
