{"id":5404,"date":"2020-11-23T14:32:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T14:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=5404"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:39:04","slug":"the-history-of-the-english-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/the-history-of-the-english-language\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of the English Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Due to the influence of the British Empire and, more recently, the USA, the English language has become the de facto business and travel language of the world. While it may not be the most widely spoken native language<\/a>, some estimates put the number of English language speakers at over 2 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But where did English originate? And how did it evolve to become what it is today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer to the first question may seem obvious. But early English was brought to the British Isles by tribes that came from what is now Germany. Piqued your interest yet? Read on to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The English language came about when several Germanic tribes invaded Britain in the 5th<\/sup> century, forcing the Celtic-speaking natives into what is now Ireland, Wales and Scotland. About 85% of the earliest form of English is no longer spoken. Still, its remaining elements form the basis of the English we speak today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tribes that settled in England likely crossed modern-day Belgium before crossing the channel to Kent, one of the UK\u2019s most stunning counties. Take a tour of landmarks like Leeds Castle<\/a> to see its beauty for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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