Collection: English

English is a West Germanic language. It started in England, from old languages like Old English. Today, it's a global language. Many countries speak English, either as their main language or as a second language. Over 1.5 billion people speak it. This makes it one of the most spoken languages in the world. English has changed over time, with words from many languages. The language closest to English is Frisian. It's spoken in parts of the Netherlands and Germany. Even though they are similar, English speakers might not understand Frisian without learning it.