ENGLISH LANGUAGE FACTS
English is currently one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide, with some 380 million native speakers. English is spoken by one out of every six people in the world. It is the primary language of the United States, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and, partly, Canada.
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English is an Anglo-Frisian language brought to Britain in the 5th Century AD by Germanic settlers from various parts of northwest Germany. The original Old English language was subsequently influenced by two successive waves of invasion. The first was by speakers of languages in the Scandinavian branch of the Germanic family, who colonised parts of Britain in the 8th and 9th centuries. Keep reading to learn more.
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There are some facts about English you might be interested in knowing. In no particular order, here are some of the numbers about English.
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English in England
Learning English in England is a great option, it is a popular place for students around the world. The English are friendly people and they have a great sense of humor.
English in England
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