5 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Early medieval England
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
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%
Test your knowledge about the history and characteristics of the English language, including its origins in early medieval England, its global prevalence, and its status as a widely learned second language.
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