English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now the most widely used language in the world. It is spoken as a first language by the majority of the population of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and as a second language by many millions of people in other countries.
English has spread to India through a number of historical events, including the British colonization of India in the 18th and 19th centuries. During this time, English was introduced as the official language of India, and it was used in education, government, and business. After India gained independence in 1947, English continued to be used as the official language, and it is now one of the most widely spoken languages in the country.