Origin of Standard English

Origin of Standard English

Standard English refers to the form of English accepted as a national form by any English speaking country. The history of Standard English is very conveniently split into three parts, Old English (450 - 1100 AD), Middle English (1100 - 1500 AD), and Modern English (1500 - present day). Across this period development, the English Language has been influenced by many other languages, mainly German, French, Dutch and Latin.
In 402 AD three German Tribes: the Angles, the Jutes and the Saxons invaded Britain and massacred the indigenous Celtic, driving them upwards into Scotland, and dominating England. For half a century these three tribes communicated in their own languages (for example speaking in French, and replying in Spanish). However some phrases and words were lost in translation, therefore by 450 AD the tribes created one language, which they could all speak based on Angles, and influenced by Jutes and Saxons. This became the earliest form of Standard English as it was the language of norm for the nation, and is known as old English.
The relatively modern form of Standard English came about during the Italian Renaissance (1500 - 1650). Between 10,000 to 12,000 words were directly incorporated into the English Language, as were some aspects of their grammar. Apart from a few changes in vocabulary, the grammar and structure of the English Language has been kept the same from this point. And forms the Standard English we know today, the version of English which is accepted by all English speaking nations.

Referencing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_influence_in_English http://www.merriam-webster.com/help/faq/history.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_English_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_English