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What are Anglophones?
Anglophones are the speakers of the English language who originated in early medieval England.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
What is the namesake of the English language?
The namesake of the English language is the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
Old English emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons.
What is the co-official language of the United Nations and the European Union?
English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.
Test your knowledge about the origins and global influence of the English language with this quiz. Explore the history of Anglophones and the migration of Germanic peoples to Great Britain. Learn more about its status as the most spoken language worldwide and its impact as a widely learned second language.
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