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What is the origins of the English language?
What is the origins of the English language?
The English language originated with the Anglophones in early medieval England.
What is the position of English in terms of global language usage?
What is the position of English in terms of global language usage?
English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language.
How widely is English learned as a second language?
How widely is English learned as a second language?
English is the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
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In which international and regional organisations is English a co-official language?
In which international and regional organisations is English a co-official language?
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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
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Who are the speakers of English called?
Who are the speakers of English called?
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Which ancient Germanic people are the namesake of the English language?
Which ancient Germanic people are the namesake of the English language?
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What is the ranking of English in terms of native speakers worldwide?
What is the ranking of English in terms of native speakers worldwide?
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How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
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