The number of letters in the English alphabet —, 26, The number of vowel letters in the English alphabet —, 5, The number of consonant letters in the English alphabet —, 21, The number of basic tenses traditionally taught at school —, 12, The number of articles in English —, 2, The number of verb forms of “to be” in the Present Simple —, 3, The approximate number of words in the English language —, 750,000+, The number of irregular verbs commonly studied at school —, about 100, The number of countries where English is an official language —, about 60, The number of words added to English dictionaries each year —, about 1,000, The number of Shakespeare’s plays —, 39

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