Progress of English Language by the Advent of the Invention of Printing

Abstract

This paper aimed to provide readers, researchers and those who are interested in English Language, with a range of important information regarding the impact of the invention of printing on the development, improvement, spread of the English language and the changes happened within the English language. Exposure to previous studies that concerned with the relationship between the changes in English language and the invention of printing is an aspect of this paper. The invention of printing contributed to the widespread dissemination of literary works both inside and outside Britain. The printing press had a tremendous impact on many aspects of social life in Britain; The philosophers, theologians, scientists, poets and authors were able to publish their views, theories, philosophy and ideas when they began to publish their works which became available for reading among the public. As a result of the availability of printed materials, English language teachers had been able to build good learning programmes and assigned teaching plans, to help learners to acquire an ideal language. The invention of printing was the main factor that contributed to the dissemination of English language and provided the opportunity to teach and learn English all over the world to become an international language. This was the result of the efforts of many linguists , writers , printing technicians and pioneers such as William Caxton. Comparing the output of this paper with the findings of the previous studies, it was found that the invention of printing benefited the reader, the researcher.