5 Questions
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
It is derived from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people
Where did Old English originate from?
Group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
At least 70%
Where is English not an official language?
United States
What is the status of English as a second language?
Most widely learned second language in the world
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