Ever wondered how many languages you should or you can know

From experience and personal opinion, there is no specific number. You can learn 20 languages but it’s completely up to you. However, it’ll be great if you just don’t stick with the languages you know. Try expanding your knowledge by learning how to use other languages.

One can claim to have learned many languages. The question then is how many languages a person can speak fluently. Some are conversant in several languages, so they can at best have short conversations. However, the extent of their knowledge may not be as deep as a native speaker or someone who has studied the language longer.

This depends on the circumstances. In America, English is often enough since English has become the de facto lingua franca due to the legacy of the British, and then America after WWII.

That being said, it would be better if even Americans knew at least two, either Spanish or French would be best because of Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. Adding a major European language like German or Russian would be even better. In addition to that, an Asian language like Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or Persian would be even better. So I think at least 4 different languages would be best.

Knowing more than one language makes a person smarter, and allows for easier international travel. I remember when I was in China, it was frustrating to not be able to understand what was being said around me nor read the signs. Still, I learned enough Chinese to say a few basic things. But imagine if the American school system actually effectively taught at least 2 other languages from 1st grade. The world is becoming more and more interconnected, and this would be better for all Americans.

It’s difficult to give a definite answer to the question. Several factors and different schools of thought give varied reasons as to why this is the case. Some people learn languages by reading. Other people learn through film, radio, or television, while some can learn a language through direct exposure and conversation with native speakers.

There is no definite answer to this question either because of the reasons why people learn languages differ. They learn it due to necessity, convenience or because they love languages. Moreover, some languages are closely related, so learning one will help in studying the others. An example is the Romance language group. Other languages may be worlds apart, such as English and Chinese. 

There is also a matter of fluency. One can claim to have learned many languages. The question then is how many languages a person can speak fluently. Some are conversant in several languages, so they can at best have short conversations. However, the extent of their knowledge may not be as deep as a native speaker or someone who has studied the language longer.

Depending on where you go, knowing the right language is key. Learning any of these languages can be super helpful depending on where you are!

The reality for English-speakers is that foreign travel is certainly possible without learning any other languages at all. English is spoken in many countries around the world, even if it’s not the official language. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t bother learning other languages.

I am not sure how many people it will help you to talk to, but you would probably need to learn the six official languages of the UN, these languages are:

1. English.
2. Russian.
3. Spanish.
4. Arabic.
5. Chinese.
6. French.

These languages will probably help you speak to a lot of people.