English Linguistics Basics

A West Germanic language that originated in England and has evolved significantly over centuries.

The historical period of English from approximately 450 to 1150 AD, characterized by complex inflections and Germanic influences.

The historical period of English from approximately 1150 to 1500 AD, influenced by the Norman Conquest and French language.

The historical period of English from approximately 1500 to 1800 AD, marked by the Great Vowel Shift and increased borrowing from Latin and Greek.

Deals with the arrangement of words to form phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Examines how context contributes to the meaning of language, including speech acts and presupposition.

Simplified forms of English that emerge in multilingual settings and can become stable languages.

Expressions whose meanings are not predictable from the literal meanings of the words.

Alternating between languages or dialects in conversation, often for social reasons.

Refers to the varieties of English spoken globally, each with unique features.