English Language History
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English is the most spoken language in the world

True

Old English emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons

True

Modern English is the second-most spoken native language in the world

False

English is the official language in 59 sovereign states

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

English is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

English is a West Germanic language in the Indo-European language family, whose speakers, called Anglophones, originated in early medieval ______

<p>England</p> Signup and view all the answers

The namesake of the language is the ______, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain

<p>Angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Modern English is both the most spoken language in the world and the ______ spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish

<p>third-most</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is also the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than ______ speakers

<p>native</p> Signup and view all the answers

English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states (such as in India, Ireland, and ______)

<p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Origins of English

  • Old English emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons
  • The namesake of the language is the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain

Spread of English

  • English is the most spoken language in the world
  • Modern English is the second-most spoken native language in the world, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
  • English is the official language in 59 sovereign states

Importance of English

  • English is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet
  • English is the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers

Geographical Presence

  • English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states, such as in India, Ireland, and others

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Test your knowledge of the history and facts about the English language with this quiz. Learn about the origins of the language and its global influence.

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