Do you speak english?

The main language spoken in Britain is English, although several other languages are spoken too.

Interesting facts:

• The English language developed from Anglo-Saxon* and is a Germanic* language. However, all the invading peoples, particularly the Norman* French, influenced the English language.

• Over 50 % of the English language is derived from Latin.

• English is the third most common "first" language (native speakers), with around 402 million people in 2002.

• Over 250 languages are spoken in London, making the capital the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

• More than 10% of primary children and 9% of secondary pupils do not have English as their first language.