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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
The language is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
Which two languages have more native speakers than English?
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
In what percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
At least 70%
What are some of the areas where English has become the de facto language?
Diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet
What are the two major language sources that contributed extensively to the vocabulary of Middle English?
French and Latin
To which branch of languages is English genealogically classified?
Germanic branch
What are the closest living relatives of English?
Frisian languages
Why is English not mutually intelligible with any continental Germanic language?
Differing in vocabulary, syntax, and phonology
What theory suggests that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
Middle English creole hypothesis
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