As we know, English is an international language to communicate with all of the people in this world. For example when you go abroad, you will use English to communicate with the people there.
But, do you know what other languages besides English that may can help you to communicate with all of people in this world? There are top three languages you should learn besides English as the international language, so, here you go.
So, the first is Mandarin Chinese. Why Mandarin? As we know, China is the world's biggest economy since 2015 as a vital business partner for the most countries in the world. Especially if you want to work in Asia, nowadays learning Mandarin is an obligation because most people in Asia already using Mandarin as everyday language.
Then the second is Spanish, as an official language of the UN, EU, World Trade Organization, and North American Free Trade Agreement and also the official language of 21 countries, Spanish boasts so many native speakers that it sits second only to Chinese as the most widely spoken language in the world. Spanish is also great as a "go-to" language in Europe, as many Europeans speak it as a second or third language. So if you want to go to Europe, better you learn Spanish language before.
Last but not least is German, an official language in Austria, Luxembourg, Liechteinstein, and Switzerland. Takes for most widely spoken language in Europe, with 18% of EU citizens speaking German as their mother tongue. German is widely taught in secondary schools across the world.
In fact, around 68% of Japanese students study the language. Also in Indonesia, because in my senior high school before, for they who in language class they learn German as a compulsory subject.
Actually, other international languages are not only the three languages that I have mentioned, but there are still many languages that have now become international languages. However, I only took the top three languages which today are no less important than English as an international language.
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