综合英语（二）

<div> <h2>History of English Language - Middle English (1150-1500 AD)</h2> <p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Invasion and Influence:</strong> The Norman Conquest in 1066 significantly influenced the English language. French became the language of the court, law, and literature, leading to an influx of French words into English.</li> <li><strong>Phonetic Changes:</strong> The Great Vowel Shift began during this period, altering the pronunciation of long vowels.</li> <li><strong>Vocabulary Expansion:</strong> Many new words were added to the English vocabulary, particularly in areas such as law, art, and literature.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examples:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Norman Influence:</strong> Old English words like "house" coexisted with French-derived words like "dwelling."</li> <li><strong>Great Vowel Shift:</strong> Consider the word "bite." In Middle English, it was pronounced closer to "beet," but over time, it shifted to its current pronunciation.</li> <li><strong>New Vocabulary:</strong> Words like "government" (from Old French "gouvernement") and "art" (from Old French "arte") entered the English language.</li> </ul> </div>

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