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410
1st Germanic Tribes
The first Germanic Tribes arrive from England. -
450
Then.... And Now
Most of invading Germanic tribes spoke in languages similar to one another. They formed a language what is now called Old English. It was developed in Britain. People now speak much differently then they did back then. Most people now would have a hard time understanding the ancient language. the Great Vowel Shift Begins. -
May 20, 600
The pre English period
The pre English period takes place. -
May 19, 1066
England invaded and conquered by French
In 1066, England was invaded and conquered by Normandy/France. French became the dominant language for a few centuries,The rich used french, and the poor used English. -
May 19, 1300
English is dominant
By the 14th century, English agian became dominant. However, the French had added many words to the English language. -
May 19, 1348
English replaces Latin
In 1348, English replaced Latin in most schools. So, people learned English, instead of Latin. -
May 19, 1362
English Repclaces French
In 1362, the English language replaced the Freecnh as The languge of law. It was used in the Parliment for the first time. -
May 19, 1476
Early Modern English
In 1476, William Caxton established the first English printing press. in 1564, the great poet Shakespeare is born. In 1604, the first English dictionary ever (the Table Alphabeticall) is published. In 1702, the first English-language newspaper (The Daily Courant), was published in London. -
England's radio
Enlgand founded Britan's Broadcasting Corporation. -
English dictionary
Oxford English Dictionary is founded. -
Norse invasion and settlement
Norse invasions and settlement brought many North Germanic words into the language, especially in North England. -
VIkings attack!
From 793-871, the first serious viking incursions take place. -
Proto-Indo-European
From 5,000 to 4,000 BCE, Proto-Indo-Europeans lived in Southwest Russia.
