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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	The English-speaking world
Quantity	1
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Hello, class! Today, we will embark on a journey to explore the English-speaking world. The English language is not only the third-most spoken language in the world, but it is also one of the most important languages in international communication, business, and diplomacy.

As students, you are already familiar with the basics of English, but do you know where the English language originated from? Or what countries speak English as their official language? These are just some of the questions we will explore today.

So, let's start our journey by delving into the history of the English language.