The Origins and Stages of Development of the English Language
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the origins and stages of development of the English language, from its early Germanic roots to its modern global status. The development of English is traced through key periods, including Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English. Each stage is analyzed in terms of its grammatical structure, vocabulary, and external influences, such as the Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest, and the Renaissance. The influence of the printing press, the Great Vowel Shift, and the spread of English through the British Empire also contributed to the transformation of the language. The paper concludes by emphasizing the ongoing
Author: Xojabaeva Shaxsaʼnem Kenʼesbay qizi
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930508121
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