With more than a billion Mandarin Chinese speakers on the planet, it takes the top spot on our list. China’s status as one of the world’s most influential superpowers also means that learning its most commonly spoken language is invaluable in a global job market.
Mandarin Chinese
As the second most commonly spoken language in the world, Spanish has 471 million speakers and is the official language of countries such as Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, and Mexico.
The language of fast-growing countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco, Arabic is a wise choice for learners who want to live or work in regions that are set to thrive in the coming years.
Arabic - As the official
French may seem like an obvious choice for many of us when we’re considering learning a new language. It is, after all, the language of love.
French
With Russia being the largest country in the world by area, it’s unsurprising that learning its language can open up a wealth of possibilities.
Italian is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful—or at least one of the sexiest—languages in the world. With approximately 63 million speakers, it also has countless art, business, and cultural applications.
Italian
With the highest GDP in Europe, there’s no denying that Germany is a powerful economic force on the continent. On a more global stage, some of the world’s most successful corporations have their roots in the country. Siemens, Volkswagen, and Adidas are all headquartered in Germany.
German
As the 6th most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese is the fastest-growing European language after English..
Portuguese
With Hindi being the official language of India since 1950 and the fourth most widely spoken language in the world, it’s the most logical language to learn if you have a strong interest in Indian commerce or culture.
Hindi
When deciding on a language to learn, you should consider which countries are robust enough to with
Korean
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