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    The document discusses the history and development of the English language from Old English to Modern English. It notes that Modern English is generally considered to have begun around 1450-1500 CE during the Early Modern period. It also discusses some key differences between Old, Middle, and Modern English. Modern English has seen relatively little change since Jacobean times in the 1600s. The document also examines how standardization of English was driven by the need for regular government procedures and record keeping, and how the printing press helped disseminate ideas and expand vocabulary while promoting a standard form of the language.

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    The document discusses the history and development of the English language from Old English to Modern English. It notes that Modern English is generally considered to have begun around 1450-1500 CE during the Early Modern period. It also discusses some key differences between Old, Middle, and Modern English. Modern English has seen relatively little change since Jacobean times in the 1600s. The document also examines how standardization of English was driven by the need for regular government procedures and record keeping, and how the printing press helped disseminate ideas and expand vocabulary while promoting a standard form of the language.

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    History of the Englsih Language

    Mr. Alan Bautista, PhD

    Modern
    ENGLISH
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    By Zilla Rozzi Javier

    INTRODUCTION
    According to accepted definitions, modern English dates back to around 1450 or 1500. Between
    the Early Modern Era (approximately 1450-1800) and Late Modern English, distinctions are
    frequently made (1800 to the present). Modern English refers to the most recent phase of the
    language's development (PDE). Language experts, on the other hand, "argue for a second stage
    in the language, commencing around 1945 and named 'World English,' reflecting the
    globalization of English as an international lingua franca," according to Diane Davies (Davies
    2005).
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    Old English, Middle English, and Modern English

    To corroborate the three Englsih periods: Middle English (used until the 15th century) is much
    more familiar to modern eyes and ears, but we still feel that a significant linguistic difference
    separates us from those who wrote it—Chaucer and his contemporaries. Old English (used until
    the 12th century) is so different from Modern English that it has to be approached as we would a
    foreign language.

    Shakespeare would have found Chaucer almost as difficult to read as we do in the 15th century,
    but between Jacobethan times and today, the changes have been very limited. Although we
    must not underestimate the problems posed by such words as buff jerkin, finical, and thou, we
    must not exaggerate them either. Most of early Modern English is the same as Modern English.
    (David Crystal, Think on My Words: Exploring Shakespeare's Language. Cambridge University
    Press, 2008).

    Uniformity of English

    "The standard written language that we use today was established in the early modern English
    period, and its standardization was first driven by the need of the central government for
    regular procedures by which to conduct its business, keep its records, and communicate with
    the citizens of the land. Standard languages are often the by-products of bureaucracy... rather
    than spontaneous developments of the populace or the artifice of writers and scholars," says
    author David Foster Wallace.

    Standard English was first used by the Court of Chancery in the 15th century, then spread by
    early printers, school teachers, dictionary makers, and grammarians. Inflectional and
    syntactical developments in this early Modern English are important, continuing the trend
    established during Middle English times.

    The printing press, the habit of reading, and all forms of communication are beneficial for the
    dissemination of ideas and stimulating for the expansion of vocabulary, while these same
    entities, along with social consciousness,... actively work toward the promotion and
    maintenance of a standard, especially in grammar and usage.

    (Thomas Cable and Albert C. Baugh, A History of the English Language, Prentice-Hall, 1978).
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    Conclusion

    In daily life, English plays a significant part. English is spoken in many places, including banks,
    train stations, bus terminals, airports, the medical field, the private sector, and others. With
    other nations, English is a common trading language. For jobs and education, many students
    travel abroad. They can communicate with the locals if they use English as their language of
    communication. Students are also the best English language learners because they need to be
    fluent in the language and confident enough to speak in front of large crowds during interviews
    in order to have a successful career. In this highly advanced society, it is quite difficult to
    function without English.

    As a conclusion, I'd say that in addition to your mother tongue, you need to speak a common
    language in order to interact with people and exchange ideas. Amongst all nations, English
    serves as a common language. The official language of many nations, English is used
    extensively in all fields of endeavor and is especially beneficial to the private and business
    sectors.

    References:
    Nordquist, Richard. (2021, February 16). Modern English (language). Retrieved from
    https://www.thoughtco.com/modern-english-language-1691398

    Freeborn, D. (1998). From Old English to Standard English: A course book on language variation
    across time. 2d ed. Ottawa: University of Ottawa Press.

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