Top 5 Most Useful Languages to Learn in the 21st Century

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Acquiring a new language has become more than just a fruitful hobby to fill your time with. Nowadays, speaking another language would allow you to successfully cope with the world around you, especially since it can help you enhance your problem-solving, critical thinking, and other cognitive skills that are highly demanded in the 21st century. 

Mastering languages will make you stand out among your other peers at work and it can even help you get your dream job since today's employers are looking for workers who can communicate in more than one language to better fit in international markets. 

So, which languages are of high significance for you to embark on learning as soon as possible? Let's find out together.

1. English

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It is no surprise for English to be on the top of this list. With all the varieties and accents existing including American English, British English, Canadian English, and others, English is the first most useful language to learn for many reasons, among which is the fact that it is the language of technology that is primarily used in the middle of the technological revolution that the world is witnessing nowadays. 

Over one billion and a half people speak English today and the number is still rising. If you’re reading this article, that means you already know English. But, always remember that there are different purposes for learning English from General English, Medical English, Tourism English to Business and Economic English. Thus, choose the one that suits your needs and work on mastering it and taking it to the next level.

2. Spanish

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In the United States alone, 35 million people speak Spanish. This is due to some historical factors, especially that the area was once colonized by Spanish settlers, let alone that if you speak only one language in the US, that means you’re not a highly educated person - at least that is what some would suppose. 

It is also important to note that there are around 400 million Spanish speakers in the world. Besides the art, history, beauty, culture, and fun in this country, Spain is thriving especially at the cinematic level. Spanish cinema is becoming more and more prominent with major trendy works like La Casa de Papel, Elite, and others. 

Perhaps you are interested in a career in cinema and film direction or you just want to fully understand your favorite Spanish tv show, whatever it is, do not let your busy life stop you from adding this amusing Latin language to your tongue.

3.  French

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French is more than just a romantic language. France is the best international telecommunications developer. French is recognized as an official language in the European Union, the second-biggest trade spot in the whole world. 

If you are again interested in a fruitful experience in your job or want to advance your career or even get a new job in one of the European nations, French is your ticket to do just that. Many international companies and businesses would like to have you among their teams if you had a good mastery of this language. 

Another door that French can open for you is working at the United Nations or one of its tools since French is the second largest language spoken thereafter English.

4. Chinese


Mandarin Chinese has become a must-know language since China is considered to be on the top of the world-leading countries today. This language is surely not the easiest to learn, however, if you want to save your seat among the brilliant digitalized world we live in, you have to embrace the obstacles and start learning this fun language immediately. 

Bear in mind that over one billion people around the world speak Mandarin, with 982 million of them being native speakers. More people are heading towards mastering Chinese or at least knowing the basics to advance their careers and level up their lives.

5. German

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The major and most famous thinkers of the ancient and modern Western part of the world like Kafka, Einstein, Marx, and others produce their masterpieces in the German language. Germany is considered one of the best and most well-reputed study destinations in the world thanks to the excellent quality of the German universities. 

This language then is not useful for academic purposes only, but for business reasons too since Germany's economy is the largest one in the European Union and the fourth biggest economy in the world, let alone Volkswagen, Adidas, and other famous brands are located in Germany. Thus, German is your gateway to success in the economic sphere.

Overall, the five previously-mentioned languages are not the only ones that could brighten up your resume, however, the presence of one or two of them next to your mother tongue can make a notable difference in your career and your life in the long run.


Written by Khawla ACHIT HENNI

 


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