7 Best Languages to Learn in College

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.

Spanish 

 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.

Russia 

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 

 When deciding on a language to learn, you should consider which countries are robust enough to with

Korean

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