English Language Knowledge Quiz

The English language originated in early medieval England, with speakers called Anglophones, and the namesake of the language being the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.

Modern English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. It is also the most widely learned second language in the world.

English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.

<p>English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English has become the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers