Old English (Englisc or Ænglisc, pronounced [ˈeŋɡliʃ] or [ˈæŋɡliʃ]), or Anglo-Saxon, [a] is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the …

Most texts were written in West Saxon, one of the four main dialects. The other dialects were Mercian, Northumbrian and Kentish. The Anglo-Saxons adopted the styles of script used by Irish missionaries, …

This website is designed to help you read Old English, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced learner. It will introduce you, topic by topic, to the structure and sound of the Old English …

Learn about Jefferson's lifelong interest in Anglo Saxon language and history, which he thought fundamental to North American culture.

6 days ago · What was the language of the Anglo-Saxons? The peoples of the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms spoke distinctive dialects, which evolved over time and together became known as Old …

Feb 28, 2024 · Old English, the language spoken in England from around the 5th to the 11th centuries, shares several similarities with Modern English despite significant changes over time.

Jan 7, 2025 · The first known written English sentence, which reads “This she-wolf is a reward to my kinsman”, is an Anglo-Saxon runic inscription on a gold medallion found in Suffolk, and has been …

Old English is the language of the Germanic inhabitants of England, dated from the time of their settlement in the 5th century to the end of the 11th century.

Apr 30, 2025 · Old English was spoken in England from about 500 to 1100 CE, and is also called Anglo-Saxon. An example of Old English text is The Lord's Prayer, which shows how the language looked. …

Old English, also called Anglo-Saxon, is the language of the Germanic people who settled in Britain - and the ancestor of modern English.