• Manjunath S R

The English language has undergone significant transformations over centuries, evolving from Old English, influenced by Germanic tribes, to Middle English shaped by the Norman conquest, and finally to Modern English with global influences. This paper examines the linguistic, phonetic, and grammatical shifts that have contributed to the current form of English. By analyzing historical texts, phonological patterns, and syntactic changes, this study highlights key factors driving linguistic evolution. The findings underscore the dynamic nature of English and its adaptability to cultural and technological advancements. Additionally, this paper explores the socio-political and technological influences that have accelerated the evolution of English and its position as a global lingua franca in the digital age.

Linguistic evolution, Old English, Middle English, Modern English, phonology, syntax, language change, globalization, digital communication, socio-political influence

"THE EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH: A STUDY OF LINGUISTIC CHANGES FROM OLD ENGLISH TO MODERN ENGLISH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.2, Issue 8, page no.278-280, August-2015, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701C88.pdf

"THE EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH: A STUDY OF LINGUISTIC CHANGES FROM OLD ENGLISH TO MODERN ENGLISH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.2, Issue 8, page no. pp278-280, August-2015, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701C88.pdf