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Standard dialect is typically spoken by educated speakers, news broadcasters, and in formal settings such as academic settings or business meetings. It is often used as a model for language teaching and is considered the most widely accepted form of a language in a particular region or country.
Chechen has the most speakers, but no one language in the Caucasus can be considered common in the area.
Language is considered an emergent phenomenon because it arises from the complex interactions of individual language users in a society. It is not governed by any single person or entity but emerges from the collective behaviors and choices of a community of speakers over time. This emergent nature allows language to evolve, adapt, and change based on the needs and circumstances of its users.
Reflectivity is seen as a key property of human language because it allows speakers to communicate about language itself, enabling them to discuss words, grammar, meanings, and language structure. This introspective ability to discuss and reflect on language is considered crucial in the study and evolution of languages. It sets human language apart from other forms of communication by allowing speakers to have self-awareness and control over their linguistic abilities.
The Huron people traditionally spoke the Wendat language, which is a member of the Iroquoian language family. The language is now considered endangered, with only a few fluent speakers remaining.
English has the most speakers with approximately 2 billion speakers worldwide or 30% of the world's population. Most people mistake Mandarin for having the most speakers with 935,000,000 speakers, but Mandarin is the language with the most native speakers. English has the most speakers total. Only about 600,000,000 native speakers for English.
The language with the greatest number of native speakers in the world is Mandarin Chinese.
English is currently the most widely spoken language in the world in terms of total number of speakers, followed by Mandarin Chinese. However, Mandarin has the most native speakers, while English is considered the most widespread and used as a second language in many countries.
Creole should be considered as a language because it has its own distinct grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, developed over generations of speakers. It serves as a means of communication for a community and is used in various contexts, including literature, media, and everyday interactions. Treating creole as a legitimate language acknowledges and respects the linguistic diversity and cultural heritage of its speakers.
Mandarin Chinese. This language is spoken by the greatest number of non-English speakers. Due to a large population this why it has the greatest number of non English speakers.