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What is the origin of the English language?
What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated in early medieval England, with its speakers called Anglophones.
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, what is the ranking of English as a native language?
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, what is the ranking of English as a native language?
English is the third most spoken native language.
How many sovereign states have English as either the official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as either the official language or one of the official languages?
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
Is there a higher number of people who have learned English as a second language or native speakers?
Is there a higher number of people who have learned English as a second language or native speakers?
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Approximately how many English speakers were estimated in 2005?
Approximately how many English speakers were estimated in 2005?
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