Language list
The hardest languages for English speakers
4 languages in the hardest band, about 2,200 hours of study to reach working proficiency. Very far from English in writing, sounds and structure.
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Step 4Estoy cansado.
I am tired.
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Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
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The four bands
How many languages are on this list?
4 languages. All of them can be learned to speak on 4ToSpeak, with a free plan and no card.
How is difficulty measured?
It follows the US Foreign Service Institute's groupings for how long languages take a native English speaker, from about 24 to 30 weeks of full-time class up to 88 weeks. Languages the Institute does not rank are placed beside their closest relatives. It is an estimate, not a promise.
Which language here should I start with?
Start with the one you have a reason to use: a trip, family, work or a show you love. Motivation matters more than small differences in difficulty. Popular picks on this list include Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
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