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Why are English, French, German, and Spanish considered important languages?
What contributes to the importance of a language according to the text?
How does the spread of arts and sciences impact a language?
Which language is the largest of the Western languages?
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Which language is known to 1.3 billion people in China alone?
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Which language is spoken by about 330 million people?
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Which language is spoken by 180 million people?
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Which language is studied in its classical form because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in its literature?
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Study Notes
Importance of Languages
- English, French, German, and Spanish are considered important languages due to their widespread use and global influence.
- A language's importance is contributed to by its geographical spread, number of native speakers, and its use in international communication, commerce, and education.
Language Statistics
- Mandarin Chinese is the largest of the Western languages, known to 1.3 billion people in China alone.
- English is spoken by about 330 million people.
- Spanish is spoken by 180 million people.
Language and Culture
- Latin is studied in its classical form because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in its literature.
- The spread of arts and sciences can impact a language by increasing its global influence and importance.
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Test your knowledge on the significance of English, French, German, and Spanish languages in modern times. Explore the influence of political, economic, technological, and military strength on language prominence, as well as the impact of arts and sciences.
