Learning a language

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• Prepared by Valiyev Sayot

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Knowing more than one language is nearly vital in
todays world. Companies are all global, and the
demand for multilingual applicants is high. But
not all languages are created equal some will
get you further than others. Learn from us
which are the most important languages to learn
in 2021?
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What Makes A Language Useful To Learn?

• Number Of Speakers
• Unsurprisingly, it is very important to know how
  many speakers there are of a language before you
  set your heart on learning it. Most people opt to
  learn languages spoken by the largest number of
  people. You should also consider how many people
  speak the language as a second language. With
  this information, you will open more doors to
  global communication.

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Geographic Region

• This is where your goals and interests come into
  play. Do you plan to travel in one particular
  region for a while? If so, look into what
  languages are commonly spoken there. If you want
  to learn a language that is widely spoken
  throughout the world, you may want to opt for
  English, French, or Spanish, which are spoken on
  all continents.

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Usability And Versatility

• When choosing a language, you may want to look at
  versatility. Mainly, can you use this language
  both at home and abroad? What about in
  both business and social contexts? Ask yourself,
  How much will I use this language? It takes
  time and effort to learn a language, and you will
  want to learn the one with the most usability for
  you!

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The Most Important Languages To Learn In 2021
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1. Mandarin Chinese

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• With over one billion Mandarin Chinese speakers
  in the world, of course it tops the list of most
  important languages to learn in 2021.
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• Most speakers are located within China, however,
  so is it still one of the most important
  languages to learn? The answer is yes with
  China emerging as a global power, it becomes
  increasingly more important for businesses to
  have team members that know Chinese.

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French

• French, also called the language of love, was
  actually the international, diplomatic language
  for centuries. Only recently, historically
  speaking, with the rise of the United States as a
  global power, did English prevail as the language
  of diplomacy. France is still quite the economic
  powerhouse, and a popular travel destination, so
  French is definitely a language to learn!
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Arabic

• Arabic started as a nomadic language, spoken
  between moving tribes. Today it is the official
  language of the Arab League, consisting of 22
  countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and the
  United Arab Emirates. These popular travel
  destinations make it worthwhile to learn Arabic.
  Not just that, it is the language of the entire
  Muslim civilization and all of its texts. With
  over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world, no
  wonder Arabic made the list.

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English

• English is one definitely one of the most
  important languages to learn in 2021 and beyond.
  It is used in global business, worldwide travel,
  diplomatic affairs, and in computer technology.
  Not only that, but many of the top global
  economies are English-speaking ones the US,
  Canada, Australia, and the UK. English has the
  highest number of second language speakers as
  well, with almost a billion non-native English
  speakers in the world.

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