5 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Where did the Anglophones, speakers of English, originate?
Early medieval England
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
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
At least 70%
Learn about the origins and global significance of the English language, from its early medieval roots to its status as the most widely spoken second language in the world.
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