5 Questions
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
What is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, and international trade?
English
Which language accounts for at least 70% of total speakers of the Germanic language branch?
English
From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
Anglo-Saxons
Test your knowledge of the origins and influence of the English language with this quiz. Learn about the early medieval origins in England, the migration of Germanic peoples, and the status of English as one of the most spoken and widely learned languages in the world.
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