The history of the English language
The Celts (600 BC)BELL
Lake
London
Exeter
Whiskey
HALLOWEEN
The Romans (43 AD – 410 AD)• - Spoke Latin. Included words such as: villa, casino, fame,
flame...
HADRIAN’S WALL
Fought Queen Boudicca
Angles, Saxons and Jutes- Gave England the name the name Angle-land or England- Words like: anybody, answer, baby, boots, bed, cat, what, wood
Alfred the Great – united the seven kingdoms
William of Normandy- 1066• - introduced French words such as: villain, priest, dungeon,
armour...
