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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › English_languageEnglish language - Wikipedia

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   English in England can be divided into four major dialect regions: South East English, South West English (also known as West Country English), Midlands English and Northern English.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Category:Dialects_of_EnglishCategory:Dialects of English - Wikipedia

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   This category contains both accents and dialects specific to groups of speakers of the English language. General pronunciation issues that are not specific to a single dialect are categorized under the English phonology category. See also: Category:English-based pidgins and creoles.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_EnglishHistory of English - Wikipedia

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   English is a West Germanic language that originated from Ingvaeonic languages brought to Britain in the mid-5th to 7th centuries AD by Anglo-Saxon migrants from what is now northwest Germany, southern Denmark and the Netherlands. The Anglo-Saxons settled in the British Isles from the mid-5th century and came to dominate the bulk of southern ...

4. thehistoricallinguistchannel.com › the-history-ofThe History of the English Language – Old English dialects

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   Nov 14, 2019 · Old English had four commonly recognised dialects: West Saxon, Kentish, Mercian, and Northumbrian. Each of these dialects* was associated with an independent kingdom in the British Isles. Of these dialects, we know most about West Saxon.

5. manchesterhistorian.com › 2021 › the-evolution-of-dialectsThe Evolution of Dialects within the English Language, by ...

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   Mar 24, 2021 · The way we hear dialects is changing again, with more localised and regional dialects being celebrated rather than ironed out. Therefore, dialects are crucial in understanding our world and our origins to help shape our future. By Amelia Hope

6. www.britannica.com › topic › English-languageEnglish language - Middle Ages, Dialects, Grammar | Britannica

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   5 days ago · English language - Middle Ages, Dialects, Grammar: One result of the Norman Conquest of 1066 was to place all four Old English dialects more or less on a level. West Saxon lost its supremacy, and the centre of culture and learning gradually shifted from Winchester to London.

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   What are the 4 dialects of Old English?

   • So. Old English had four commonly recognised dialects: West Saxon, Kentish, Mercian, and Northumbrian. Each of these dialects* was associated with an independent kingdom in the British Isles. Of these dialects, we know most about West Saxon. However, the earliest surviving Old English materials are actually written in Northumbrian.

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   Why is the Kentish dialect called south eastern?

   • The Kentish dialect was considerably extended and was called South Eastern accordingly. All five Middle English dialects (Northern, West Midland, East Midland, South Western, and South Eastern) went their own ways and developed their own characteristics.

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   How have dialects changed in the 21st century?

   • Thus, dialects continued to evolve and shift. In the 21st century, there is a vast array, with Eastern estuary, General Northern English, and even Mancunian, which is becoming more distinct from the Lancashire dialect.

   The Evolution of Dialects within the English Language, by Amelia Hope

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   How did the East Midlands dialect develop?

   • Simultaneously, the East Midlands dialect began to develop around London, influenced by French taught in schools. Chaucer (heralded as the “Father of English Literature”) introduced words that shaped this dialect.

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8. thehistoricallinguistchannel.com › the-history-ofThe History of the English Language – Modern English dialects

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   Dec 5, 2019 · Wikipedia’s entry for the English dialects (*cough* accents *cough*) is quite informative and well-worth a look (and I’ll admit to having largely reproduced the table from theirs, with some adjustments).