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   English is a West Germanic language in the Indo-European language family, whose speakers, called Anglophones, originated in early medieval England. The namesake of the language is the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.

   • Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

   • Signed forms: Manually coded English, (multiple systems)

2. learnenglish.britishcouncil.orgLearn English Online | British Council

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   Learn English online using our high-quality resources to quickly improve your English. Take our free level test to help you find your English language level, then find lessons and resources that are just right for you.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › English-languageEnglish language | Origin, History, Development ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · English language, a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family that is closely related to the Frisian, German, and Dutch languages. It originated in England and is the dominant language of the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. It has become the world’s lingua franca.

   • What is the English language?

     The English language is an Indo-European language in the West Germanic language group. Modern English is widely considered to be the lingua franca...
   • How many people speak English?

     As of 2020 there are 1.27 billion English speakers around the world. This makes it the most spoken language, ahead of Mandarin Chinese (1.12 billio...
   • Is African American Vernacular English a dialect of English?

     There has been much public and academic debate on whether African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a dialect of English or its own separate la...
   • Where did English come from?

     Having emerged from the dialects and vocabulary of Germanic peoples—Angles, Saxons, and Jutes—who settled in Britain in the 5th century CE, English...
   • Is English the official language of the United States of America?

     English is not the official language of the United States of America. The country does not have an official language on the federal level. Many sta...
4. Dictionary

   Eng·lish

   /ˈiNG(ɡ)liSH/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to England or its people or language.

   noun

   • 1. the language of England, widely used in many varieties throughout the world.
   • 2. the people of England.
   • 3. spin given to a ball, especially in pool or billiards: North American "put more English on the ball"

   Word Origin Old EnglishEnglisc (see Angle, -ish1). The word originally denoted the early Germanic settlers of Britain (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes), or their language (now called Old English).

   Derivatives

   • 1. Englishly adverb

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   Here you can find practice materials and activities to improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Improving your skills will help you use English more effectively so that you can do well in your studies, get ahead at work and confidently communicate in English in your free time.

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   The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.

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