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The Easiest Languages to Learn for English Speakers

Some languages take 600 hours to learn, others 2,200+. Here are the fastest.

Superlore TeamJanuary 18, 20261 min read

The Easiest Languages for English Speakers

Category I: Easiest (600-750 hours)

- Spanish: Similar alphabet, consistent pronunciation - French: 30% of English words come from French - Italian: Phonetic spelling, musical pronunciation - Portuguese: Close to Spanish - Dutch: Germanic cousin of English

Why These Are Easier

Shared vocabulary, Latin alphabet, similar grammar (SVO order).

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