Background of English

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The world, with its vast past, has witnessed the passing of many people and the creation and practice of many different languages that came into this world with them. Moreover, it carried on its back people who tried to understand how languages can be learned and who studied on them in this whole time; however, undoubtedly, among all these studies on languages, English, which shines and is the star of the world, has its own unique story.

It is always said by our elder relatives that without knowing and even loving something, you cannot totally get into it and it is obvious that learning English also necessitates an intense concern like any other thing. So, before starting to learn and acquire this language, you should know some specific things about it. 

Almost 360 million people speak English as their first language worldwide, a West Germanic language that was developed in England. It has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the fifth century, when the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, three Germanic tribes, first arrived in Britain.

The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England were created in the seventh century, which is when the earliest written records of the English language were produced. Latin, the language of the Christian church, had a significant influence on Old English, also known as Anglo-Saxon, the language used at this time.

The Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century resulted in considerable alterations to the English language. Old French was spoken by the Normans, and for more than 300 years, French served as the official language of the English courts, government, and literature. Around this time, Middle English, a hybrid of Old English and Norman French, developed.

When printing arrived in England in the fifteenth century, the English language became more standardized. William Caxton's "Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye," which was printed at a London press in 1473, was the first book ever printed in English. The Early Modern English period, which spanned the late 15th to the mid-17th centuries, officially began with this.

The English language underwent major modifications in the Early Modern English era. This was the time of the Great Vowel Shift, which affected how many vowels in the English language were pronounced. The printing press also helped to standardize spelling, grammar, and vocabulary while also introducing a large number of new words to the English language.

The English language's global adoption was greatly aided by the British Empire. Almost 1.5 billion people speak English as a first or second language in the world today, with many regions of the world adopting it as the language of governance, diplomacy, and trade.

American English started to emerge as a unique dialect of English in the 20th century, inspired by the media, technology, and globalization. The most widely used variety of English today is American English, which has had a significant impact on vocabulary, syntax, and spelling.

In conclusion, the history of the English language is rich and varied, having been influenced throughout time by a wide range of civilizations and societies. It is now a universal tongue that is spoken by people all over the world and is constantly changing.


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