'''English''' is the predominant language of the [[United States of America|United States]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], [[Canada]] as well as other former members of the [[British Empire]]. Due to the enormous political and economic influence of the these nations, English functions as the world's major international language. | '''English''' is the predominant language of the [[United States of America|United States]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], [[Canada]] as well as other former members of the [[British Empire]]. Due to the enormous political and economic influence of the these nations, English functions as the world's major international language. |