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English Language Overview
English is a West Germanic language that has become the global lingua franca. It is the third most spoken native language worldwide and the most widely learned second language.
Official Countries
67
Total Speakers
1.5B
Language Family
Germanic
Alphabet
26 Letters
English evolved over 1,400 years from Old English (Anglo-Saxon) to Middle English (after Norman conquest) to Modern English. Key periods:
- Old English (450-1150 AD): Beowulf era
- Middle English (1150-1500): Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
- Early Modern (1500-1700): Shakespeare's works
- Modern English (1700-present): Current form
English is an official language in countries across all continents, including:
- United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
- India, Pakistan, Nigeria, South Africa
- Singapore, Philippines, and many Caribbean nations
Vocabulary Builder
Build your English vocabulary systematically with these categorized word groups.
People Vocabulary
Learn names of animals categorized by their biological classification.
Common Mammals
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Paw | The foot of a mammal with claws |
| Beak | Bird's mouth part |
| Fin | Fish's swimming appendage |
Animal Vocabulary
Learn names of animals categorized by their biological classification.
Common Mammals
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Paw | The foot of a mammal with claws |
| Beak | Bird's mouth part |
| Fin | Fish's swimming appendage |
Food & Dining Vocabulary
Essential words for restaurants, cooking, and food categories.
English Grammar
Master the rules that govern the structure of English sentences.
English Verb Tenses
English has 12 verb tenses that express time and the nature of actions.
| Tense | Example | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I work | Habits, general truths |
| Present Continuous | I am working | Actions happening now |
| Past Simple | I worked | Completed past actions |
Verb Conjugation
Learn how English verbs change form according to tense, person, and number.
| Form | Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | am/is/are | was/were | been |
| Negative | am not/isn't/aren't | wasn't/weren't | - |
Writing Skills
Develop your English writing abilities for different contexts and purposes.
Example:
Subject: Meeting Request - Project Timeline Review
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to request a meeting to review the current project timeline and discuss potential adjustments.
Please let me know your availability during the week of June 10th. I'm happy to accommodate your schedule.
Best regards,
Sarah Williams
Project Manager