What are the most popular languages in the world?
There are differing opinions about which language is most widely spoken worldwide with English thought to be the most widely used. However, Chinese or Mandarin has a greater number of native speakers. These are followed by Hindi, Spanish, French and Arabic.
What are the easiest languages to learn?
That depends on your native language. If your native tongue is English, you may find German, Dutch or Afrikaans easy to master as there are many similarities. In both Spanish and Japanese, the words are pronounced as they appear, making them accessible, which is why Spanish is often the first choice of English speakers. If your native tongue is a romance language, such as Italian, you will find Spanish, Portuguese and French easier to learn. If you struggle with complicated grammar, you may find Chinese a straightforward option.