Asian Languages Archives - How Widely Spoken

What Language Do They Speak in China? (Chinese Language Guide)

APAC, Asian Languages, China / By Oliver

The primary language spoken in China is Mandarin Chinese. In addition to Mandarin Chinese, several other languages are spoken in China including Cantonese, Shanghainese, Hokkien, and Hakka. These regional Chinese languages have distinct variations and are spoken by different ethnic groups within China but Mandarin Chinese remains the official language and is widely understood and …

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What Language Do They Speak In Singapore?

APAC, Asian Languages, What Language Do They Speak? / By Oliver

In Singapore, multiple languages are spoken, reflecting its rich history and multicultural heritage. English is the official language but Singaporeans embrace a unique blend of languages that includes Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil, and various dialects. This linguistic tapestry not only adds to the multicultural fabric of the nation but also plays a vital role in …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Malaysia?

APAC, Asian Languages / By Oliver

Malaysia is a very vibrant and growing country in South East Asia, with a tropical climate and plenty of lure for tourists. But how widely spoken is English there? Can tourists from America, the UK and Australia expect to get by there just using English? English is reasonably widely spoken in Malaysia, with around 50-60 …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Oman?

Asian Languages / By Oliver

Oman is a country in the south east of the Arabian Peninsula that is growing ever popular with tourists, for it’s warm year round climate in northern hemisphere winters especially. But just how widely spoken is English there? Can holidaymakers expect to get by just speaking English when going there? Arabic is the main language …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Turkey?

Asian Languages / By Oliver

Turkey is one of the more major tourist destinations in the world, receiving around 40 million tourists in 2018 alone, many of them English speakers. But just how widely spoken is English in Turkey and can tourists expect to get by on holiday there without needing any Turkish? Prevalence of English is actually quite low …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Thailand?

APAC, Asian Languages / By Oliver

Thailand is becoming an ever more popular travel destination, not just for tourists but to live longer term due to it’s cheap and relaxed lifestyle and nice climate. Is English widely enough spoken there though to get by without needing to use Thai? As a general rule, English is not very widely spoken in Thailand, …

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Learn Thai in Thailand With a Thai Language Visa

APAC, Asian Languages / By Oliver

As we have covered in our article on the prevalence of English in Thailand, it is not wise for longer term visitors to the Kingdom to rely solely on English to get by. Proficiency rates overall in Thailand are quite low, although there are more English speakers in the built up areas like Bangkok and …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Taiwan?

APAC, Asian Languages / By Oliver

Taiwan is a fascinating country in East Asia known for it’s vibrant economy, skilled workforce, tropical climate, great food and friendly people. See here for an interesting guide of the country. But just how widely spoken is English there? Can tourists get by just by speaking English, or will some Mandarin be needed? In general, …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Vietnam?

APAC, Asian Languages / By Oliver

Vietnam is an exotic, beautiful and super cheap tourist destination, which has many pro’s and also some cons like regular rips offs and scams. But how widely spoken is English there? Can an English speaking tourist expect to get by just speaking English there? Around 50% of the Vietnamese population overall is estimated to have …

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How Widely Spoken is English in Israel?

Asian Languages / By Oliver

Israel is a country which blends many different people, cultures and as it turns out, many different languages as well, but just how widely spoken is English there among the general population? Can a tourist visiting Israel expect to get by just English alone? Only around 2% of Israelis speak English as a native language. …

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Asian Languages

What Language Do They Speak in China? (Chinese Language Guide)

What Language Do They Speak In Singapore?

How Widely Spoken is English in Malaysia?

How Widely Spoken is English in Oman?

How Widely Spoken is English in Turkey?

How Widely Spoken is English in Thailand?

Learn Thai in Thailand With a Thai Language Visa

How Widely Spoken is English in Taiwan?

How Widely Spoken is English in Vietnam?

How Widely Spoken is English in Israel?

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