How many foreign languages should I learn?

Most scholars and polyglots agree that it is best to only learn 2 languages at the same time if speaking in conversations is the goal. If the desire of the learner is to only read or write in the target languages 4 -5 languages can be attempted at the same time.
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How many languages can average person learn?

An average person can speak two to four languages in a lifetime. However, human brains work differently, and an average person's brain can handle a maximum of four languages. It takes one year to learn the basics of a language for an average person.
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How many languages should I learn at once?

Polyglots suggest that you learn two to three languages at the same time. This doesn't mean you should rush your language learning process. Some languages are hard to learn and take time.
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Can you be fluent in 10 languages?

Short answer: yes. Many polyglots say they've learned 10 or more languages—it's been said that the 19th-century priest Giuseppe Mezzofanti spoke 50 languages!
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Should I learn 3 languages at once?

While learning 3 languages simultaneously is no problem for a young child - as long as there is sufficient input -I think it may be slightly more challenging for older learners. It can be partcularly probematic when the languages being learnt are typologically related.
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Can you be fluent in 5 languages?

Less than one percent of people worldwide are proficient in many languages. If someone is fluent in more than five languages, the person is called a polyglot.
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What is the most intelligent language?

English is by far the most powerful language. It is the dominant language of three G7 nations (USA, UK and Canada), and British legacy has given it a global footprint. It is the world's lingua franca. Mandarin, which ranks second, is only half as potent.
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How many languages can BTS speak?

In addition to English and Japanese, a few members of BTS can speak and understand Chinese. According to popbuzz.com, Jin and J-Hope are among those who are fluent in the language.
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What is it called when you speak 3 languages?

Trilingual – Three different languages. Polyglot – (Three)/Four+ different languages. Hyperpolyglot – Six+ different languages.
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Is it OK to learn 2 languages at once?

Answer: Thankfully, your brain can definitely handle learning two (or more!) languages at once! (Two down, 6,998 to go.) But there are also some ways you can make this linguistic task easier on yourself.
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Can I learn 4 languages at once?

Of course it is possible to learn multiple languages at a time. The more languages are involved though, the less time you have for each one of them, and my advice is always to stick to one language, especially if you are not an experienced learner.
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What is a good number of languages to know?

Most scholars and polyglots agree that it is best to only learn 2 languages at the same time if speaking in conversations is the goal. If the desire of the learner is to only read or write in the target languages 4 -5 languages can be attempted at the same time.
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Who speaks the most languages fluently?

Powell Janulus, a Canadian who now lives in British Columbia still holds the Guinness World Records that he earned in 1985 for being fluent in 42 languages.
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What percentage of the world speaks 5 languages?

Polyglots ( a person who can speak five or several languages) - just 1%. Hope this helps. As a matter of fact, statistics say that approximately half of the world's population speaks one or more languages.
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What language is most useful to learn?

8 Useful Languages to Learn
  • English. You might be surprised that English isn't the most commonly spoken language in the world. ...
  • Chinese. With more than 1 billion native speakers, Chinese dominates Asia and the world as the most frequently spoken language. ...
  • Spanish. ...
  • Arabic. ...
  • French. ...
  • German. ...
  • Portuguese. ...
  • Russian.
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Is V fluent in Japanese?

Another bi-lingual member of the boy band is V, who is fluent in Japanese. As a result of the group's success in Japan, they often release music in Japanese, giving V a chance to showcase his skills. Additionally, V is pretty good at English.
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Who Cannot speak English in BTS?

Only RM is completely fluent in English while the rest of the members can understand and speak a bit. RM stated that he was trying to get the rest of the members to learn English, but they weren't really trying.
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What is the prettiest language?

And the most beautiful languages in the world are…
  • FRENCH – MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOKEN LANGUAGE. If there is a language which draws a unanimous worldwide consent regarding its beauty, it is French. ...
  • GERMAN – MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNG LANGUAGE. ...
  • ARABIC – MOST BEAUTIFUL WRITTEN LANGUAGE. ...
  • ITALIAN – MOST BEAUTIFUL BODY LANGUAGE.
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What is the fastest language?

1. Japanese: Japanese is the fastest recorded language. It has a rate of 7.84 syllables per second.
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What is the coolest sounding language?

French. Just like people don't have the same favorite songs, they can't agree on the same beautiful language. But for many people, the melodic quality of the French language makes it the clear winner.
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Can I learn seven languages?

Sure, it is possible. A couple of years ago I was at the Polyglot Gathering in Berln. There were people who spoke 10, 15 languages. I can speak fluently 5 foreign languages.
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Can u speak 6 languages?

Usman Chohan, president of The International Association of Hyperpolyglots, says he defines a hyperpolyglot as someone who can speak at least six languages with fluency. Michael Erard, author of Babel No More, initially used six as his benchmark but later moved it to 11 after some careful consideration.
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Can a person learn 6 languages?

But while most can speak (or sign) at least one language, and a few of us may even know two or three, hyperpolyglots — those who can fluently speak about six languages or more — are few and far between.
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