There are more English speakers in China than in the United States.

The English language adds about 1,000 new words every year.

The word 'silly' originally meant 'blessed' in Old English — its meaning shifted dramatically over the centuries.

There are languages with no word for specific colors — some languages group blue and green as one color.

The human voice is the only musical instrument capable of producing language simultaneously with music.

The world's shortest alphabet, Rotokas, has only 12 letters.

The word 'OK' may be the most recognized word in the world — it's understood in virtually every language.

Children typically master the grammar of their native language by age 5 — without explicit instruction.

Children learn language faster and more completely than adults — a window called the 'critical period' closes around puberty.