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Modern English is both the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and ______
Spanish
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states (such as in India, Ireland, and ______)
Canada
It has also become the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment and the ______
internet
In some other countries, it is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law (such as in the United States or ______)
United Kingdom
Old English emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the ______
Anglo-Saxons
Explore the history and global impact of the English language, from its origins in early medieval England to its status as the most widely spoken second language in the world. Learn about the Anglophones, the ancient Germanic peoples, and the modern prevalence of English in global communication and commerce.
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