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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › English_languageEnglish language - Wikipedia

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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. [4] [5] [6] 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. www.britannica.com › topic › English-languageEnglish language | Origin, History, Development ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · The English language is an Indo-European language in the West Germanic language group. Modern English is widely considered to be the lingua franca of the world and is the standard language in a wide variety of fields, including computer coding, international business, and higher education.

   • 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...

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4. www.britannica.com › summary › English-languageOrigins and characteristics of the English language | Britannica

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   English language, Language belonging to the Germanic languages branch of the Indo-European language family, widely spoken on six continents. The primary language of the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various Caribbean and Pacific island nations, it is also an official language of India, the Philippines, and many sub ...

5. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-the-english-languageEnglish Language: History, Definition, and Examples - ThoughtCo

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   • Spoken Worldwide. A third of the world's population speaks English as a first or secondary language, over 2 billion people. Tony Reilly noted an earlier estimate in "English Changes Lives" in Britain's The Sunday Times, "There are now estimated to be 1.5 billion English speakers globally: 375 million who speak English as their first language, 375 million as a second language and 750 million who speak English as a foreign language."
   • When English Was First Spoken. English derived from a Proto-Indo-European language spoken by nomads wandering Europe about 5,000 years ago. German also came from this language.
   • Evolution of the English Language. In the Norman conquest in 1066, the Norman French dialect (which was French with a Germanic influence) arrived in Britain.
   • Usage of Modern English. Many scholars consider the early Modern English period to have begun about 1500. During the Renaissance, English incorporated many words from Latin via French, from classical Latin (not just church Latin), and Greek.

6. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › English_languageEnglish language - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   English is the only official language or one of the official languages of nearly 60 countries. It is also the main language of more countries in the world than any other. It is the primary language in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Republic of Ireland.

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8. 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.

9. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglishBBC Learning English - Learn English with BBC Learning ...

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   Welcome to BBC Learning English. Latest content. Are bitter foods better for your health? Southern Brazil hit by floods. Beth teaches 'during' What does 'zing' mean? Take our weekly quiz. New...