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Where did the Anglophones originate from?
The Anglophones originated in early medieval England.
What is the namesake of the English language?
The namesake of the language is the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples.
What is the position of English in terms of number of speakers?
Modern English is both the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
How widely learned is English as a second language?
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In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
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Study Notes
Origins of Anglophones
- The Anglophones originated from the 5th-century Germanic tribe, the Angles.
English Language
- The English language is named after the Angles.
- English is the language with the largest number of non-native speakers in the world.
- It is the third most spoken language in terms of native speakers, with around 379 million native speakers.
Global Spread of English
- English is the most widely learned second language in the world.
- It is an official language in more than 60 sovereign states, and widely used in international communication, business, science, technology, and education.
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Test your knowledge of the English language with this quiz! From grammar and vocabulary to famous authors and literary works, see how much you know about this widely spoken language.
