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History of English notes- In its history, England has been populated by a number of different people
(Britons, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavians and French) speaking
different languages. This diversity had an important effect on the way that the
English language has developed. Therefore, English does not originate in
Britain.
- Today Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic and Breton are considered as
“Celtic: languages. There are no written records of Celtic- it is rather a
hypothetical language reconstructed by linguists. The impact of Celtic
languages on English has been minimal – just a handful of words. Celtic
legacy is in placenames, such as: cities: Belfast, Dublin and regions: Cumbria.
- The first notable group of invaders to join the Celtic-speaking tribes of
England were the Romans, bringing Latin.
- The English language has its roots in the language of the second wave of
newcomers, the Anglo-Saxons who entered Britain in 449 AD.
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