Language

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

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

• The English language is a West Germanic language,originating from England.
• Over fifty percent 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.