Are you one of those who still believe that Portuguese is one of the most difficult languages to learn? Don't be surprised to learn that this is not the case. There are a multitude of languages and everything is going to be more relative when it comes to learning. However, it is possible to measure some languages that are easier and others more difficult to learn. That's why today we separate a list of what are the easiest and hardest languages to learn. Check it out to find out!
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How to measure language learning difficulties?
We can look at criteria such as origin, pronunciation, alphabet and grammatical structure to assess the difficulty of a language. Experts have highlighted factors that affect how easy or difficult it is for people to learn a language. The main reason why people find some languages easier to learn than others is because of their linguistic distance from their mother tongue. It will be easier to learn if the language being studied is similar to your own language.
Languages considered easier to learn:
- Spanish;
- Italian;
- French;
- German;
- Portuguese.
The languages considered most difficult to learn:
- Hindi;
- Hungarian;
- Arabic;
- Japanese;
- Korean;
- Mandarin;
- Russian.
The foreign languages that Brazilians have difficulty learning
The infinity of conjugations and verb tenses makes Portuguese very difficult and confusing for a foreigner. However, the reciprocal is also true, for Brazilians, the most difficult languages are the following:
- Arabic;
- Mandarin;
- Japanese;
- Korean;
- Vietnamese;
- Russian.
Why should we learn new languages?
When learning a language, our neurons connect and process information across multiple areas of the brain. This connection, getting stronger and better, helps to prevent and delay the progression of degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's.
In addition to autonomy, new learning, entertainment and health issues, you also open doors to the job market in the globalized world we live in. The need to be able to communicate is fundamental today.
English: the most spoken language in business
English has become the language it is today thanks to culture, innovation, technology and effective advertising, placing it among the most spoken languages in the world. Therefore, English speakers have many more opportunities and can communicate with people on any of the five continents.
