English has evolved from its humble beginnings as a variety of the Anglo-Saxons in the fifth century to a global language in the 21st century.
From the early stages of its development, English has come into contact with a large number of languages and cultures.
Generation by generation, new words are created and pronunciations change.
While English spreads and adapts according to the linguistic and cultural preferences of its users, different varieties of English are being developed in different regions of the world.
