What is the farthest back in time I could travel in England and still be able to converse in English with local populations.

by Vince__clortho

For example, I assume I would be able to get by in London during the time of Shakespeare but not during Chaucer's time. When did English evolve to the point that I would find it recognizable?

iwinagin

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