English is the first language of people primarily living in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Key English-Speaking Countries
Here's a breakdown of countries where English is a primary native language:
- United States of America: A vast country with a significant number of native English speakers.
- United Kingdom: The birthplace of the English language.
- Canada: English is one of the two official languages.
- Australia: English is the de facto national language.
- Ireland: English is one of the official languages.
- New Zealand: English is one of the official languages.
English as a Second Language
While English is the first language for the above, it's also widely spoken as a second language in many other countries, including:
- Denmark
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Singapore
- India
However, the question asks about first language speakers.
Summary
English is primarily the first language of people in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
