When is English Language Day?

Sunday April 23rd

On April 23rd, English Language Day explores the English tongue's origins, past, and culture..

English, French, Latin, and several other languages influence a Germanic language that began to develop during the 5th and 6th centuries when Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain. Although English is the most spoken language in the world, only one-quarter of those who speak it are English (source: Statista 2017). Or more importantly, for three-quarters of those who speak English, it is at least their second language, if not a third or fourth.. Did You Know?

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The first time through, can you name only the consonants in the English alphabet.