12 Questions
What is the most widely spoken native language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
Which language is considered 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
Which organization considers English as a co-official language?
United Nations
In which industry has English become the de facto language?
Aviation
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
70%
What is the classification of English within Indo-European languages?
Germanic
Which languages form the Anglo-Frisian languages along with English?
Low German/Low Saxon and Frisian
How has the development of English in the British Isles affected its relation to continental Germanic languages?
It has caused it to diverge considerably from continental Germanic languages
What influences have significantly impacted the development of English?
Old Norse and Norman French
What theory proposes that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
Middle English creole hypothes
Which language group does English belong to within the Ingvaeonic (North Sea Germanic) languages?
Anglic languages
Explore the origins and global status of the English language, from its roots in early medieval England to its current position as the most spoken language worldwide. Learn about its historical evolution and its significance as a widely learned second language.
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