The English Language

The English language is a West Germanic language that originated in England and is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people around the world. It is the third most common language in the world, after Mandarin Chinese Continue Reading

Why did English become important?

English became an important language for a number of reasons. One reason is that it originated in a region that became a major political and cultural center. The British Empire, which was once a global superpower, spread the English language Continue Reading