If we look at the evolutionary cycles of the English language, we are presented with some subtle, and some sudden changes. The transition from Old English to Middle English in the year 1066 saw the transition into something that resembles what we see today in terms of English, if ever so slightly. Prior to 1066, Old English involved the use of runic glyphs prior to the introduction of the latin alphabet, which could be argued to be the end stepping stone towards Middle English. Ultimately, 1066 was the turning point from the germanic / viking / celt overtones of Old English, to the more modernised form of English, Middle English. Below is an example of Middle English compared to that of Modern English: The question I pose is this: "Are mobiles phones and the internet going to be the root cause in another shift in the evolutionary cycle of English?" Lord help us if it is. References: Wiki.