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What is the term for regions where English is natively spoken due to cultural connections to England?
What is the term for regions where English is natively spoken due to cultural connections to England?
What is the term for the speakers of English?
What is the term for the speakers of English?
Which countries are the birthplace of the English language?
Which countries are the birthplace of the English language?
What is the rank of English in terms of the number of native speakers?
What is the rank of English in terms of the number of native speakers?
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When was the modern form of English spread around the world?
When was the modern form of English spread around the world?
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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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Test your knowledge of the English-speaking world with this quiz! Explore the cultural, geographic, and linguistic aspects of the 88 countries and territories where English is either an official or cultural language. Discover fascinating facts about the largest and most geographically widespread language in the world.
