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Explore the language of Shakespeare, pop songs and conversations across continents. A few words can bring you closer to the people and their stories.

Start with our beginner course, leading up to level A1 through everyday dialogs, stories and practice.

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English at a glance

Speakers
350–450 million (L1) + 750–1,100 million (L2)
Countries and regions
United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia...
Writing system
Latin
Native name
English
Indo-EuropeanGermanicWest GermanicEnglish

Broad estimates; highlighted countries show selected regions of use, not where everyone speaks the language.

Map data: Natural Earth · public domain