THE EVOLUTION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: FROM OLD ENGLISH TO MODERN ENGLISH
Abstract
The English language has undergone significant changes over the centuries, from its earliest form as Old English to its current iteration as Modern English. Old English was heavily influenced by the Anglo-Saxon invasion and the spread of Christianity, while Middle English was characterized by a mixture of French and Old English vocabulary. The Early Modern English period saw significant changes to the language's grammar and vocabulary, including the Great Vowel Shift and the introduction of many new words borrowed from Latin and Greek. The standardization of English spelling and grammar also occurred during this period. These changes have helped to shape the English language into the global language that it is today.
