as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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estimate the total number of english-speaking people.
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according to a 2018 report from the united nations, there are approximately 1.53 billion english speakers around the world, making it the third most commonly used language.
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