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What language family does English belong to?

Indo-European

Which ancient Germanic people is the namesake of the English language?

Angles

What is the rank of English in terms of the most spoken native languages?

Third-most spoken native language

How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?

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Name one international organization where English is a co-official language.

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English Language Family

English belongs to the Indo-European family, meaning it shares common roots with languages like Spanish, French, and Hindi.

English Origins

The Angles, a Germanic tribe, migrated to Britain and their language, Old English, evolved into modern English.

English: Global Language

English is the third most spoken native language globally, after Mandarin Chinese and Hindi.

English: Official Language

Over 59 countries around the world have adopted English as an official language, making it a language of international communication.

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English: International Language

The United Nations, European Union, and many other global organizations use English as one of their official languages for effective communication.

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Study Notes

Language Family and Origin

English belongs to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
The Angles, an ancient Germanic people, are the namesake of the English language.

Global Prevalence

English ranks third among the most spoken native languages worldwide, following Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

Official Status

English is recognized as an official language or one of the official languages in 58 sovereign states.

International Use

The United Nations is an example of an international organization where English is a co-official language.

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