English has borrowed words and grammatical structures from a vast number of languages, including:
* Old English: The foundation of English, heavily influenced by Germanic languages.
* Latin: A major influence through the Norman Conquest and the Renaissance.
* French: Introduced during the Norman Conquest and continues to influence vocabulary and grammar.
* Greek: Contributed to scientific and academic vocabulary.
* Spanish: Borrowed words, particularly in areas like food and culture.
* Italian: Added words related to art, music, and food.
* Arabic: Influenced scientific terms and words related to trade.
* Hindi: Introduced words for spices, food, and other cultural elements.
* Chinese: Borrowed words related to trade and technology.
And many, many more!
It's impossible to put an exact number on the languages that have influenced English, but it's safe to say that it is a creole language, meaning it is a combination of several languages.