Do you Know Which is the Most Spoken Language in Europe After English?

As we know Europe is a land of many culture and even more languages. But have you ever wondered which language is mostly used in Europe for communication? There is no single language that is the medium of communication in Europe. The answer also depends on whether you are talking about the language people are born speaking or the language they learn. Let’s see which language leads in Europe with highest number of native speakers.

Most Spoken Language in Europe After English

The most spoken language in Europe after English is Russian, with roughly 120-160 millions speakers. When we include both native and non-native speakers, it often ranks second only to English, but in terms of native speakers, it the most spoken language of Europe.

Where is Russian Spoken?

Russian is mainly spoken in:

• Russia
• Belarus
• Parts of Ukraine
• Some Baltic Countries

As Russia is a very large country with a big population, Russian language naturally has the highest number of speakers.

On What Basis English is the Most Spoken Language in Europe?

Even though Russian has more native speakers, English is the most widely used language overall in Europe. Because:

• Many people learn English as a second language.
• It is used for business, travel and education.
• It connects people from different countries.

Other Languages Spoken in Europe

Apart from Russian and English, there are few other languages that are used in Europe by speakers. Let know about them:

Rank	Language	Native Speakers	Total Speakers
1.	English	70 million	260 million
2.	Russian	120 million	160 million
3.	German	95 million	136 million
4.	French	80 million	135 million

Interesting Facts About Russian Language

Here are some key about that you must know about Russian language:

• Russian language is considered as the “Space Language” as it is compulsory for every astronaut going to the International Space State to learn Russian. It is also known as “Survival Language” in space.
• Scientists shows that Russian speakers have different perspective of seeing colors. They have two different words for different shades of blue, which helps their brains to recognize those colors faster than English speakers.
• In Russian language, there are Gendered Surnames, it means your last name changes depending on if your are male or female.