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The Languages of UK [Updated 2021]

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Source Is English spoken in the United Kingdom? Without a doubt! However, English is not the sole language spoken in the United Kingdom. In truth, English isn't the only native language spoken in the United Kingdom; there are several others. To that, we may add a significant number of foreign languages spoken by the UK's varied population. So, what are the most prevalent languages in the UK, and who speaks them? There are 14 distinct indigenous languages spoken in the United Kingdom. English has the most speakers, whereas Cornish, a language spoken in Cornwall, has the fewest — just around 500 people can communicate well in it. Here are some of the most important indigenous languages still spoken in the United Kingdom. Also Read: The Languages of UK: Expectations Vs. Reality English Some people are shocked to hear that English is not the United Kingdom's official language. However, it is the de-facto national language of the United Kingdom since it is spoken by 92 percent

Singaporeans Speak 10 Languages, But Which One Will Win the Race?

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  Brief Facts About Singapore The Lion City (Singapura), formally the Republic of Singapore, is made up of the main island plus around 64 smaller outlying islands, including Sentosa (the biggest of the offshore islands), Pulau Ubin, St John's Island, and the Sisters' Islands. Singapore is connected to Malaysia and the rest of Asia by two bridges. The Johor–Singapore Causeway connects Singapore to Johor Baru, Malaysia, on Peninsular Malaysia. Singapore has a surprising amount of linguistic diversity for such a small island nation. Singapore has a population of around 5.7 million people (as of 2020) and a resident population of approximately 4 million people (in 2020). Malay is Singapore's official language. Singapore recognizes four official languages due to its multicultural makeup: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. The language of administration is English. The National Anthem is sung in Malay, which is a Malaysian language. Children in schools often study English as t