10 Questions
What language family does English belong to?
Indo-European language family
Who are the speakers of English called?
Anglophones
Which language has the most spoken native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
United Nations
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Early medieval England
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
United Nations
What is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?
Sole or dominant language for historical reasons
Study Notes
English Language Facts
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
- Speakers of English are called Anglophones.
- Mandarin Chinese has the most spoken native speakers.
- English is an official language in 67 sovereign states.
- English is a co-official language of the United Nations.
- Anglophones originated from England.
- English has the third-most spoken native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
- English is an official language in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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