The language

The English language is a West Germanic language,originating from England. Over fifty percent of the English language is derived from Latin.  English is the third most common "first" language (native speakers), with around 402 million people in 2002.

Today, the modern English used in England and the rest of  the world is likewise sprinkled liberally with influences from Latin, Greek, French and many other languages. English has the largest number of words in comparison to any other language. Excluding its scientific terms and technical words, the language comprises approximately half a million different words, according to The Oxford Dictionary.