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Going How far back in time, but how far would English be understandable to a modern speaker?

Going How far back in time, but how far would English be understandable to a modern speaker?

As we all know, language in England has changed massively over the centuries.

How far back would someone be able to travel in time and still have a basic understanding of what most people are saying?

The person going back in time is around 30 years old, only speaks English, and is located in the north of England.

Going back in time, but how far?

As we all know, language in England has changed massively over the centuries.

How far back would someone be able to travel in time and still have a basic understanding of what most people are saying?

The person going back in time is around 30 years old, only speaks English, and is located in the north of England.

How far back in time would English be understandable to a modern speaker?

As we all know, language in England has changed massively over the centuries.

How far back would someone be able to travel in time and still have a basic understanding of what most people are saying?

The person going back in time is around 30 years old, only speaks English, and is located in the north of England.

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Going back in time, but how far?

As we all know, language in England has changed massively over the centuries.

How far back would someone be able to travel in time and still have a basic understanding of what most people are saying?

The person going back in time is around 30 years old, only speaks English, and is located in the north of England.