English is considered a member of the Indo-European family of languages. French, Italian, German, Norwegian and Greek are other languages belonging to this family. English is a member of the "West Teutonic" branch from the various branch of the Indo-European family. This language actually dates from about the middle of the fifth century. In that time invaders from across the north-sea conquered the native Celts and settled on the island now known as Great Britain.
The history of English language is divided into three periods: Anglo-Saxon (400-1100 A.D), Middle English (1100-1500 A.D), Modern English (1500 A.D-present day). The original language spoken in English was Celtic. The Norsemen invaded England and they introduced a Scandinavian element into the language and this way a German language became a part of English.
After that "Norman" language influenced the language and a language quite different from Anglo-Saxon developed and became the chief source of modern English.
The history of English language is divided into three periods: Anglo-Saxon (400-1100 A.D), Middle English (1100-1500 A.D), Modern English (1500 A.D-present day). The original language spoken in English was Celtic. The Norsemen invaded England and they introduced a Scandinavian element into the language and this way a German language became a part of English.
After that "Norman" language influenced the language and a language quite different from Anglo-Saxon developed and became the chief source of modern English.
