5 Questions
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English
Which language is the most spoken in the world?
English
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
at least 70%
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons
Explore the origins and significance of the English language, tracing back to early medieval England and the migration of Germanic peoples to Great Britain. Discover interesting facts about Modern English being the most widely spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language.
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