5 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Who are the speakers of English called?
Anglophones
Which language has the most spoken native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
>70%
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