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Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the English
language, exploring its origins, development, global status, structural features, and
sociolinguistic significance. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world,
English serves as a key medium for international communication, education, science,
and technology. The article highlights the historical evolution of English, the diversity
of its varieties, and the linguistic characteristics that contribute to its flexibility and
global influence. It also examines the factors that have enabled English to become a
dominant world language in both formal and informal contexts.
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