why is english so different?

<p>At first glance, English may not seem like a Germanic language (like German or Dutch) due to its heavy influence from French, Latin, Greek, and more: in fact, only 26% of English words are Germanic. In the modern age, this definitely makes learning Romance languages much easier, but how did this change come to be?</p> <p>It all starts in 1066, when William the Conquerer of Normandy, France invaded England. Originally from Scandinavia, the Normans assimilated with the local French culture after settling off the coast in the 8th century, speaking their language and following their traditions. After the invasion of England, they brought this Norman French (NF) influence to English, where our story begins.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-schwa/why-is-english-so-different-ca6b6aff3c92"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>