Class is the English word for “上课” in Chinese. English is the most widely spoken language in terms of geographical distribution and is the third most common native language in the world, only after Mandarin and Spanish. It is the most widely learned second language and is an official language or one of the official languages in nearly 60 sovereign countries. There are more people who learn English as a second language compared to those who speak it as a native language. It is the native language in countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and widely used in the Caribbean, Africa, and South Asia. English is an official language in the United Nations, European Union, and many other international organizations at both global and regional levels.
