5 Questions
What is the term for regions where English is natively spoken due to cultural connections to England?
Anglosphere
What is the term for the speakers of English?
Anglophones
Which countries are the birthplace of the English language?
England and the Scottish Lowlands
What is the rank of English in terms of the number of native speakers?
Third
When was the modern form of English spread around the world?
17th century
Study Notes
English Language Origin and Spread
- Regions where English is natively spoken due to cultural connections to England are termed Anglophone.
- The term for speakers of English is Anglophones.
Birthplace of English
- England is the birthplace of the English language.
Ranking of English
- English ranks 3rd in terms of the number of native speakers.
Spread of Modern English
- The modern form of English spread around the world in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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