The Origins of English Languages and Their Development Stages

Aziza Makhsiddinova

doi:10.2024/7e1ehj62

Authors

Aziza Makhsiddinova Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/7e1ehj62

Keywords:

Proto-Indo-European languages, Norman Conquest, Viking invasions, Germanic languages, Renaissance, the Great Vowel Shift

Abstract

This article explores the origins and evolution of the English language, tracing its development from its earliest roots to its modern form. Beginning with the influence of Proto-Indo-European and Germanic languages, the study examines how Old English emerged in the early medieval period. The impact of historical events, such as the Viking invasions and the Norman Conquest, is analyzed for their roles in shaping Middle English. The transition to Modern English is further explained through the influence of the Renaissance, the Great Vowel Shift, and the expansion of the British Empire. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the key linguistic and historical milestones that have contributed to English becoming a global lingua franca today.

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