What Language Should I Learn?

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There are thousands of languages in the world—but which one is perfect for you?

Answer a few questions, and we’ll match you with the language that you should definitely learn. Click “Start Quiz” to dive in!

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Questions Overview

1. First of all: do you want to learn an easier language, or do you want to be more challenged?
  1. The easier, the better.
  2. I want a little challenge, but nothing crazy.
  3. I want a real challenge!
  4. I don’t care how challenging the language is.
2. Why do you want to learn a new language? What’s your goal?
  1. I want to learn all about another culture.
  2. I want to learn a new, useful skill.
  3. I just think it’d be fun!
  4. I want to travel the world someday!
3. Which of these words do you think is easiest to pronounce?
  1. Salut
  2. Kon'nichiwa
  3. Ni hao
  4. Hola
  5. Ciao
  6. Hallo
  7. Ahlaan
  8. Oi
  9. Namaste
4. What’s your ideal vacation spot?
  1. A city that’s known for its vibrant culture and art.
  2. A sunny, relaxing place where I can breathe the sea air.
  3. A modern city that’s known for its food and shopping.
  4. A place with a rich history and ancient ruins to explore.
5. Do you enjoy drawing?
  1. Yes, I’m super artistic!
  2. I like drawing and want to get better at it.
  3. I don’t draw, but I’d like to explore it.
  4. Nah, I prefer writing.
6. Which language skill is the most fun for you?
  1. Reading
  2. Writing
  3. Speaking
  4. Listening
7. How do you feel about learning a new alphabet or script?
  1. Bring it on! I totally want to do that.
  2. A little hesitant, but I’d do it.
  3. I’m not into the idea at ALL.
  4. I don’t care either way—I could take or leave the new alphabet.
8. What would you want to munch on while you study this new language?
  1. Dumplings sound perfect!
  2. Give me all the mochi!
  3. I’m in the mood for churros!
  4. I’m crazy for pretzels.
  5. Anything as long as it has bread!
  6. Whatever it is, it’s got to have some spice!
9. How many languages do you already know?
  1. Just one—English.
  2. Two.
  3. Three.
  4. Four or more!
10. How much time can you spend on learning the new language?
  1. I can study every day!
  2. I can study for a few hours a week.
  3. I can have some study time on weekends.
  4. Not much—I need a language I can learn fast.
11. What would you want to talk about in this new language?
  1. Food
  2. Sports
  3. History
  4. Absolutely anything
12. In your opinion, what’s the coolest part about mastering a new language?
  1. Being able to teach other people about it.
  2. Getting to know people in a different language.
  3. Reading books in a new language.
  4. Watching foreign films and shows.

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The Most Spoken Languages in the World

Altogether, there are more than 7,000 languages in the world—wow! And despite the variety, over half of the worldwide population speaks less than 30 of those languages. Whether you’re just interested in the statistics or want to pick a language to learn based on its popularity or overall usefulness in connecting with people in different countries, check out this list of the most spoken languages in the world.

  • English - 1500+ million speakers
  • Mandarin Chinese - 1200+ million speakers
  • Hindi - 609+ million speakers
  • Spanish - 558+ million speakers
  • Modern Standard Arabic - 335+ million speakers
  • French - 312+ million speakers
  • Bengali - 284+ million speakers
  • Portuguese - 267+ million speakers
  • Russian - 253+ million speakers
  • Indonesian - 252+ million speakers
  • Urdu - 246+ million speakers
  • German - 134+ million speakers
  • Japanese - 126+ million speakers
  • Nigerian Pidgin - 121+ million speakers
  • Egyptian Arabic - 119+ million speakers
  • Marathi - 99+ million speakers
  • Vietnamese - 97+ million speakers
  • Telugu - 96+ million speakers
  • Turkish - 91+ million speakers
  • Western Punjabi - 90+ million speakers
  • Swahili - 87+ million speakers
  • Tagalog - 87+ million speakers
  • Tamil - 86+ million speakers
  • Yue Chinese - 86+ million speakers
  • Wu Chinese - 83+ million speakers
  • Korean - 82+ million speakers

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