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Red train 520 Posted 6 years ago
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'Senior English'?

Hello!

Is there any expressions about English which are used by older generations (i.e. old English)?

How can I name it - old English, senior English or something like that?

Thanks in advance!

  

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Old English is a language that was spoken about 1500 years ago. Today's English speakers do not understand it. Only scholars can read it.

  • Old English is a language that was spoken about 1500 years ago.
  • Today's English speakers do not understand it.
  • Only scholars can read it.
  • There are many varieties and dialects of English.
  • However, they are geographically and culturally distinguished, not by the age of the speaker.
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Old English is a language that was spoken about 1500 years ago. Today's English speakers do not understand it. Only scholars can read it.

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red train 520Is there any expressions about English which are used by older generations

Literate English.

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