The Tower of Babel in 7 maps and charts - Our precious human heritage: Language

[Surya Gayatri]

6. Nevertheless, most languages are spoken only by a handful of people. That's why about half of the world's languages will disappear by the end of the century.







Whereas English lags behind in the number of native speakers, it is by far the world's most commonly studied language. Overall, more people learn English than French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German and Chinese combined.





HISTORICAL REALITY TO REMEMBER:

The reason why English, French and Spanish are among the world's most widespread languages has its roots in the imperial past of the nations where they originate.


Study more:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2015/04/23/the-worlds-languages-in-7-maps-and-charts/?tid=pm_pop_b

[Judi Lynn]

1. Thank you! n/t

[Surya Gayatri]

2. Glad you enjoyed it, Judi.