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1400 BCE
Middle English
There were no more invasions gradually England finally took back what was theirs from France.The English spoken around that time was called middle English. A lot of books were published in middle English which one was Canterbury tales by Geoferry Chaucer. -
1066 BCE
Normans
In 1066 the Normans invaded England.Most them spoke and earlier type of french,which later became a big status language in England. The words they brought along with them were catch , wage and reward -
800 BCE
Vikings
In 800 the vikings invaded Britain, most of the vikings came from Norway and Denmark , then there languages later developed into Norwegian and Danish.The words they brought with were you , husband , anger and places. -
450
Old English
The first ever people who started to speak English (old English) were the Anglo-Saxons in 450 AD. Old English was very popular but it was also a confusing and hard language -
Feb 17, 1476
Printing Press
The printing press was invented in 1476 by Thomas Caxton. It was a good invention because , scribes were no longer needed to write books out. -
Feb 18, 1525
English Bible
In 1525 the New Testament of the bible was translated into English by William Tyndale.It was hard because people who knew English were able to read the New Testament. -
Feb 23, 1556
Shakesphere
Shakespeare takes a special part in English, some of our words are from his plays.There were many modern English writer but Shakespeare was the best know. -
Modern English
Modern English we take a big part in now we have introduced new words and new 'slang'.When you use a word your parents wouldn't of ever used you are taking modern English to a greater level.
