Language Change

Language is in a permanent state of flux
Language change is caused by a variety of factors affecting language such as:
- historical events
- geographical issues
- socail factors
- politics
- education
-technology

Origins of English - divided into 3 parts

• Old English (400-1150)
• Middle English (1150- 1450)
• Early Modern English (1450- 1700)
• Late Modern English (1700- present)