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What is the namesake of the English language?
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
What is the status of English as a second language?
What is the status of English as a second language?
It is the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
It is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
What are some areas where English has become the de facto language?
What are some areas where English has become the de facto language?
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What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
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