5 Questions
What is the status of English as a second language?
It is the most widely learned second language in the world.
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
United Nations
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
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%
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