English is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is the native language of more than 500 million people in countries like UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Then about 150 million people in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and many African countries speak English in addition to their native language. In addition more than 200 million people all over the world know some English.
The English language, as its name implies originated as the native language of the English People. Seventeenth century onwards the English Language spread to other parts of the world as English people explored and colonized may different regions in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Americas. Around mid nineteenth century, England had expanded its empire to the biggest empire on the earth that ever existed. This combined with development of English as the native language of USA, made this language the most useful language to learn for people interested in international business. And with this more and more people started learning and using English, and with that utility and usage of English went on increasing, till it came to be recognized as the Language for all international business including, business, scientific research and politics.
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