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The English language is as fascinating as it is popular and obviously has its own history and quirks. Instead of only focusing on grammar and other theoretical aspects, don\u2019t forget to enjoy its more entertaining side. To help you with this task, we have compiled a list of thirty fun and interesting facts about the English language. Continue reading to learn them and get ready to impress your friends with your newly gained knowledge!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":50821,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9442],"tags":[5702,5809,5708],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDiscover 30 fun facts about the English language | Lingoda<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We have compiled a list of 30 fun and interesting facts about the English language. 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