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What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated in early medieval England.
What is the current global status of English?
English is the most spoken language in the world and the third most spoken native language.
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.
Are there more native speakers or second language speakers of English?
There are more people who have learned English as a second language than there are native speakers.
After which ancient Germanic people is English named?
English is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
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