5 Questions
What language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Who were the ancient Germanic people that the language English is named after?
Angles
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
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?
~70%
Test your knowledge of the history and development of the English language, from its roots in early medieval England to its status as the most spoken language in the world. Explore the linguistic journey of English and its impact on global communication.
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