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Here's a listing of the eleven most popular languages spoken worldwide, along with the estimated number of speakers for each. UPDATED: 1. Mandarin Chinese - 882 million
2. Spanish - 325 million
3. English - 312-380 million
4. Arabic - 206-422 million
5. Hindi - 181 million
6. Portuguese - 178 million
7. Bengali - 173 million
8. Russian - 146 million
9. Japanese - 128 million
10. German - 96 million the accurate one
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe worlds most spoken language is mandarin Chinese with approximately 500,000,000 people speaking the language.
While Mandarin is by far the world's most popular First Language (i.e. language that is learned from birth), with over 800 million, English is by far the world's most popular Second (or, non-Primary) Language. Roughly 200+ million speak Mandarin as an additional language, while estimates are that almost 500 million speak some form of English as a second language.
Mandarin wins overall, with a bit over 1 billion total speakers, with English in second at around 800 million, and Spanish third, at 450 million or so.
In terms of specific usage areas, English wins by a landslide. 90% of all scientific papers are published in English. Roughly half of all published literature is in English. The world-wide air-traffic-control language is a (very abbreviated) form of English. Over half of all non-live TV programs and Films are originally in English.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on what you mean by popular. The second most widely spoken language is Spanish.
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∙ 15y agoEnglish,French,German,Spanish........
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∙ 13y agoEnglish
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Which language is the most widely spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world in terms of native speakers.
Why is English the most spoken language in the world?
English is the most spoken language in the world because of the historical influence of the British Empire and later the United States as global superpowers. It is also widely used as the language of business, science, and technology, making it a common second language for many people globally. Additionally, the spread of English through media, entertainment, and the internet has further solidified its position as a global lingua franca.
Why do the French speak?
I suppose they speak in order to communicate. Most if not all people around the world, no matter what language they speak, do this in order to communicate. Communication is not a part of the language on its own. Body-language is also very important. Speech however is the single most effective form of communication known to man no matter the language. German is thought to be the most accurate technical language in the world. English is thought to be the most descriptive language in the world. French is thought to be the language of Art and Love.
What's the world's smallest known language as in the language with the fewest words?
The Pirahã language spoken in the Amazon rainforest is considered one of the languages with the fewest words, with a limited vocabulary that doesn't easily translate to other languages. It's uncertain exactly how many words Pirahã has, but estimates suggest it could be fewer than 300.
Whats the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, with over 1 billion native speakers.
What language is spoken by the most of the people in the world?
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, with over a billion native speakers.
What is the third most spoken language in the world?
The third most spoken language in the world is Spanish. It is spoken by around 460 million people as their native language.
What is the most natural language?
There is no natural language, humans never spoke one international language through the world, however the oldest language known is probably Sumerian because that was one of the first languages to be written
How many different types of sign language are there around the world?
There are over 300 different sign languages used worldwide. Each sign language is unique to the culture and community in which it is used, and they are not mutually intelligible.
What is the most perfect language in the world?
There is no universally perfect language as each language has its own unique features and nuances that make it suitable for different purposes and contexts. The perceived "perfection" of a language is subjective and can vary depending on personal preferences and needs.
Antonin Dvoraks most famous symphony is known as Z Noveho Sveta in his native language What do we call it?
from the new world
Is the spanish language the most common language in the world?
Spanish is not the most common language in the world by number of native speakers. It ranks second or third, after Mandarin Chinese and possibly English, depending on the criteria used to measure language prevalence.
