English translation

English is Indo-European Germanic language of the Anglo-Frisian group originating from England; its roots may be traced back to languages of northern Europe, the vocabulary of which had been enriched and the syntax and grammar had been modified by Anglo-Norman variety of French, brought by the Normans, and later – by French language. Thus, the English language comprises about 29% of words of Norman and French origin. It is the official language of at least 53 countries around the world.