10 Questions
What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated in early medieval England, and its speakers, called Anglophones, were the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
What is the status of English as a language 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, with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
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 what international organizations is English a co-official language?
English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
As of 2005, it was estimated that there were over two billion speakers worldwide.
What is the most spoken language in the world?
English
What is the third-most spoken native language in the world?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
What language has become the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet?
English
What percentage of the total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
at least 70%
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