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You are the love of my life. English is a West Germanic language that originated with the Angles, a Germanic tribe that migrated to Great Britain in the Middle Ages. It has since become one of the most widely spoken languages in the world due to the vast British Empire. The term "England" comes from the Angles, while "Anglia" refers to the peninsula in the Baltic Sea. The language is closely related to Frisian and Low Saxon, and its vocabulary has been influenced by other Germanic languages, particularly North Germanic (Nordic) languages, as well as Latin and French. English has evolved over the course of 1400 years.
The earliest form of English was brought to Britain in the 5th century by Angle settlers and is collectively known as Old English. Middle English emerged in the late 11th century following the Norman Conquest of England. In 1476, William Caxton introduced the printing press to England and began printing the first printed books in London, further spreading the influence of English. Since the 17th century, modern English has spread globally under the widespread influence of Great Britain and the United States. Through the media of these countries, English has become one of the leading international languages, holding a dominant position in many regions and professional environments, such as science, navigation, and law.
The earliest form of English was brought to Britain in the 5th century by Angle settlers and is collectively known as Old English. Middle English emerged in the late 11th century following the Norman Conquest of England. In 1476, William Caxton introduced the printing press to England and began printing the first printed books in London, further spreading the influence of English. Since the 17th century, modern English has spread globally under the widespread influence of Great Britain and the United States. Through the media of these countries, English has become one of the leading international languages, holding a dominant position in many regions and professional environments, such as science, navigation, and law.
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