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Sunday Roundup: The Most Common Second Languages Spoken

Sunday Roundup: The Most Common Second Languages Spoken

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May 11, 2025

The Most Common Second Languages Spoken Around the World

Sure, you probably know a country's official language—but what about its second? Have you ever wondered which languages people speak after their native tongue? If you're traveling (and brushing up on your own second language, green owl or not), it’s worth knowing the second-most spoken language in the place you’re headed. Some of them might surprise you.

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