Languages and Scripts
⭐ MasteredOver 7,000 languages are spoken in the world, written in scripts like Latin, Devanagari, Arabic and Chinese characters. Some languages are endangered.
Mandarin and English are among the most spoken languages.
All about Languages and Scripts
Over 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today, and each has its own sounds, grammar and vocabulary. Languages are written in different scripts, such as the Latin alphabet, Devanagari, Arabic, Cyrillic and Chinese characters.
Some languages are endangered because few people speak them, and communities are working to keep them alive through schools, stories and technology. Learning about different scripts shows how people have recorded their ideas in many creative ways.
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Real-life uses of Languages and Scripts
- Learning a few words in another language
- Comparing scripts from different countries
- Exploring how languages are related to each other
Frequently asked questions about Languages and Scripts
What is a script?
A system of writing symbols used to represent a language, such as letters, characters or syllables.
Which language has the most native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers, followed by Spanish and English.
What is an endangered language?
A language that is at risk of disappearing because fewer people speak it, especially younger generations.