So, you finally moved a step ahead. And you are able to finally make a decision to learn a language! But, how do you decide which language to study?

There is no doubt that not only is it highly beneficial to learn a second (or third!) language but it is also an excellent resource for you to have during travel or when studying abroad or to flaunt and take mileage by adorning your resume with the mention. Apart from these language learning also helps you to connect with people around the world.

Spanish ranks high in these lists almost always, and for very good reasons. The official language of over 20 countries and the unofficial second language of the United States, with around 400 million native speakers, is the official language of approximately 13% of the population.

Chinese is the world’s most widely used language – spoken by 1,2 billion people in some form – so it is only meant to list it. Although Chinese contains different dialects, they use the same writing system and so learning one will help you to communicate through the written word with speakers of other dialects.

French; After English, French is the second widest foreign language in the world and it is easy to understand why. French is the official language of 29 countries, including France and Canada, which means that you will feel comfortable with your visit to Tunisia, Senegal and Switzerland.

Arabic is a lovely language that English speakers usually find difficult to learn. Part of this is because it depends heavily upon where it is being spoken—a Lebanese Arabic speaker cannot comprehend an Algerian speaker and vice versa.

Russian is one of the United Nation’s six official languages, and Russian has been recognised as a priority by the US administration. If you’re interested in working for a government agency, it could help you get a leg.

German; Although this is certainly not easy, English speakers may find that German appears to be a little more familiar than other languages, as they belong to the same family of languages. It’s spoken in Austria and Switzerland as well as in Germany. German is an excellent choice for those of you with rigid grammar rules.

Portuguese is the sixth most natively spoken language in the world, with a staggering 250 million native speakers. Speaking also in a few African countries, including Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, Portuguese reach is wider and beyond Brazil and Portugal.

Well, any that suits your situations, needs and career demands. Essentially, every single language around the globe has its own perks that accompany Learning it. In order to decide which is the best foreign language for you to learn, you need to figure out why you are learning this language. Understand your job prospects and your career requirements and then choose a language-dependent on the same.