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The Old English period represents a formative stage in the development of the English language, marked by the interplay of various Germanic dialects, the impact of Latin and Christianity, and the influence of Norse invaders. It sets the stage for the linguistic transformations that follow in Middle English and beyond.

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The earliest form of English, derived from the Germanic languages spoken by Anglo-Saxon tribes.

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Influenced by Latin due to the presence of the Roman Empire and Christianity.

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Middle English, used in England from around the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 until about 1500, was a period characterized by linguistic variation. It marked the transition from the inflected Old English to a language more reliant on word order for conveying grammatical relationships. Middle English pronunciation was also different from modern English, with vowel letters having values closer to those typical in modern continental European languages. The period was framed at its beginning by the after-effects of the Norman Conquest and at its end by the arrival of printing in Britain and important social and linguistic developments. Middle English saw the gradual formation of literary dialects, the rise of the London dialect, and the borrowing of a large number of Anglo-Norman words, among other linguistic changes.

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The language evolves with the assimilation of French words and expressions.

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The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (14th century) is a notable work in Middle English.

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Early Modern English, also known as Early New English, spans from around 1500 to 1800 and is characterized by significant linguistic changes and the influence of the Renaissance in art and literature.

During the Early Modern English period, the language underwent considerable changes, laying the foundation for the Modern English we speak today

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The printing press (introduced to England in 1476) standardizes spelling and promotes linguistic uniformity.

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Works of William Shakespeare (16th-17th centuries) showcase the richness and flexibility of Early Modern English.

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Modern English  (Began in the late 14th - 17th century)

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Modern English  (Began in the late 14th - 17th century)

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Modern English (ME) or New English (NE) is the form of the English language that has been spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England, which began in the late 14th century and was completed by the 17th century. With some differences in vocabulary, texts which date from the early 17th century, such as the works of William Shakespeare and the King James Bible, are considered Modern English texts, or more specifically, they are referred to as texts which were written in Early Modern English or they are referred to as texts which were written in Elizabethan English.