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How many languages are there in the world?
about 7000
Most languages of the world have a written form.
False
In how many languages is the Holy Quran available?
more than 100
Which of the following countries was mentioned in the lesson?
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How often does one language die?
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What language does Mr. Saberian's mother speak?
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Which languages does Mr. Saberian know?
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At what age did Mr. Saberian start learning English?
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What is Mr. Saberian's favorite language?
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What does Mr. Saberian think is more important than age in language learning?
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Study Notes
Interesting Facts About Languages
- There are approximately 7,000 languages spoken worldwide.
- Most languages around the globe lack a written form.
- The Holy Quran is available in over 100 languages.
- A language dies about every two weeks.
- Deaf individuals communicate through sign language.
Countries and Their Languages
- Georgia: Georgian
- Armenia: Armenian
- Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani
- Turkey: Turkish
- Tajikistan: Tajik
- Bhutan: Dzongkha
- Bangladesh: Bengali
- United Arab Emirates: Arabic
- Myanmar: Burmese
Language Learning
- Babak Saberian is a translator at IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting).
- Mr. Saberian speaks four languages: Persian (his native tongue), English, French, and Russian.
- He began learning English at age 13, French at 15, and Russian in Moscow while attending university.
- He is fluent in all four languages but uses English most frequently.
- He believes interest and hard work are essential for effective language learning, regardless of age.
- His preferred language is Persian, his native tongue.
Geography and Language
- Mazandaran is an agricultural region in Iran.
- Asia is the largest continent in the world.
- Spanish is Diego’s native language.
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Explore fascinating facts about the world's languages, their distribution, and how some of them are used. Learn about the role of language in culture and communication, as well as insights from a professional translator's language journey. This quiz will enhance your knowledge about linguistics and language diversity.
