Top 10 Most Useful Languages to Learn

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

Script written by Laura Keating.

The list of reasons why you should learn a new language is a long one. But which language should you learn as a second language? The most useful languages in the future may surprise you. Whether it's Arabic, German or Japanese, there are many foreign languages that will come in handy – in business or in life. WatchMojo counts down ten languages that are useful for English speakers to pick up.

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  • #10: Portuguese
  • #9: Russian
  • #8: Japanese
  • #7: Hindi
  • #6: Arabic
  • #5: German
  • #4: French
  • #3: Spanish
  • #2: Mandarin Chinese
  • #1: English

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