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What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated from the Anglo-Saxons, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
What is the current status of English in the world?
Modern English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. It is also the most widely learned second language in the world.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
In which fields has English become the de facto language?
English has become the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet.
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
As of 2005, it was estimated that there were over two billion English speakers worldwide.
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