There are so many options when deciding which language to learn that it can seem a little overwhelming. Other than your personal preference there are some other important things to consider. For example what is your reason for learning a language? Which languages are easiest to learn for someone who speaks your native tongue? Is there a widely spoken second language in the country you live? What is your learning style? How much time do you have to study? Here are some helpful facts about French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian, from the perspective of a native English speaker:
French
How many speakers: 128 million
Level of difficulty: Easy
Official Language in: 15 countries
French is one of the official working languages of: The UN, WHO, WTO, NATO, International Red Cross and Red Crescent, European Commission, Amnesty International, African Union
French is the second most frequently nbso used language on the Internet
Spanish
How many speakers: 329 million
Level of difficulty: Easy
Official language in: 21 countries
Most words in Spanish can be pronounced as they are spelled
Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language in the world
Arabic
How many speakers: 221 million
Level of difficulty: Hard
Official language in: 22 countries
There is a high need for Arabic speakers in the Western world
Speaking Arabic gives you insight into a culture completely different from western culture
Chinese
How many speakers: 1,213 million
Level of difficulty: Hard
Official language in: 6 countries
Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world
In spoken Chinese the grammar is surprisingly simple
Russian
How many speakers: 144 million
Level of difficulty: Medium
Official language in: 6 countries
Russian classical literature is world famous
Russia is a fascinating country to visit
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