What is English for

The English language is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in the early Middle Ages in England and is now the most widely used language in the world. It is spoken as a first language by the majority of the population in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and is widely spoken as a second language and lingua franca around the world. English has developed over the centuries from its Anglo-Saxon roots to become a rich and complex language with a vast vocabulary and a wide range of grammatical structures. It is also one of the most influential languages in the world, having been adopted as the official language of many international organisations and as the language of instruction in many schools and universities.