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English is an international language because many countries were colonised by the British and they brought the English language to those countries. While the British Empire is now part of history, the English language is still spoken around the world.
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∙ 6y ago
English is widely spoken around the world due to historical colonialism, globalization, and the dominance of English-speaking countries in technology, business, and media. Many governments and institutions have adopted English as a common language for communication to facilitate international cooperation and trade.
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∙ 6y agoI wouldn't say that 'most countries speak English' as they have their own languages. It's more that many people in many countries speak English, whether as a first or second language. The spread of the British Empire seeded the use of English in many places, and today it has become economically advantageous to be able to communicate in English, not least because it is the language of many of the world's largest economies.
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What percent of Dutch speak English?
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Which countries in Asia speak english?
Some of the countries in Asia where English is widely spoken include India, Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia. English is often used as a second language in these countries alongside their native languages.
How many continents speak another language but English?
All the continents except Antarctica consists of different countries that each speak their own language. Most educated people in these countries use English as a 2nd language, French and German also Spanish are spoken in these countries.
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