Have you ever wondered how our language, English, came to be? Let's travel back in time to explore its fascinating journey. Our story starts with Old English, spoken from the 5th to the 12th century. Words like 'they', 'their', and 'them' are remnants from this era. Then comes Middle English, used from the 12th to the 15th century, which brought us words like 'happiness' and 'lonely'. This was also the period of Geoffrey Chaucer, the famous writer known for 'The Canterbury Tales'. Finally, we reach Modern English, from the late 15th century to the present. This period has witnessed the most significant transformation and growth of the language. The works of Shakespeare belong to the early part of this era. Fun fact: Did you know that the Oxford English Dictionary lists over 170,000 words in current use, and about 47,000 obsolete words? English is a living language, always evolving and adapting. So, the next time you use a word, remember its long journey through time.