The '''English language''' is the predominant language of the [[United States of America|United States]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], and [[Canada]],<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855611.html</ref> as well as other former members of the [[British Empire]]. Due to the enormous economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the these nations, English functions as the world's major international language. | The '''English language''' is the predominant language of the [[United States of America|United States]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], and [[Canada]],<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855611.html</ref> as well as other former members of the [[British Empire]]. Due to the enormous economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the these nations, English functions as the world's major international language. |