5 Questions
What language family does English belong to?
Indo-European language family
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which international organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
United Nations
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
Angles
Which language has the most native speakers worldwide?
Mandarin Chinese
Study Notes
English Language Facts
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 67 sovereign states.
- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognizes English as a co-official language.
- The name 'English' originates from the name of the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in England.
- Mandarin Chinese is the language with the most native speakers worldwide, not English.
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