How to Learn Old English

Old English is the language used by the Germanic peoples that lived in parts of what is now the United Kingdom between the 5th and 11th centuries, C.E. Although Old English is no longer a spoken language, many texts still exist in it. Some academics or other professionals, such as historians or archivists, may need Old English in order to do their work. But you may need to learn Old English to complete classwork or simply be interested in studying the language as a window to the past. By enrolling in an Old English course or teaching yourself with different media, you can learn Old English.