Abstract. This paper explores the origins and stages of development of the English language, from its early Germanic roots to its modern global status. The development of English is traced through key periods, including Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English. Each stage is analyzed in terms of its grammatical structure, vocabulary, and external influences, such as the Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest, and the Renaissance. The influence of the printing press, the Great Vowel Shift, and the spread of English through the British Empire also contributed to the transformation of the language. The paper concludes by emphasizing the ongoing evolution of English as it adapts to technological and social changes in the 21st century.