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How far back in time could we go in the UK before we would start to be unable to understand the English of the day?
I'm curious about something. How far back in time could we go in the UK before we would start to be unable to understand the English of the day?
That's an interesting question. The English language has changed a lot over time, so it's difficult to give a precise answer. However, experts generally believe that Shakespearean English, which was spoken in the late 16th century and early 17th century, would be the earliest form of English that most modern speakers could understand with some effort.