About 1.39 billion people speak English, making it the most widely spoken language in the world. There are 379 million native English speakers. In addition, 753 million people worldwide speak English as a second language. English developed in Britain and spread to other countries of the world through British influences. Today, English is the main language of business and International Business. People in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, Namibia, and other countries speak English as their main native language. It is the official language of 67 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities.
