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What is the origin of the English language?
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.
How many sovereign states have English as their official language?
How many sovereign states have English as their official language?
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
What is the status of English as a language in the world?
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.
What are some international organizations where English is a co-official language?
What are some international organizations where English is a co-official language?
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What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
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