Dan talks about languages for 100 minutes straight. He breaks down the most spoken languages in the world and discusses their various characteristics to help guide you in figuring out which language to learn. If you don't have a specific motivation for a language, it can be difficult to pick one to learn. So considering aspects of a language such as its geography, power in diplomacy/business/knowledge/media, and simply its difficulty to learn can help narrow down the choices and let you make a more informed decision.

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   2016 May 25.
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   and why. British Council; 2014.
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   measuring linguistic differences 2013. De Gruyter.
4. Comrie B, editor. The world's major languages. Routledge; 2009 Jan 13.

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What is Getting It?: In a Nutshell

A conversation where we explore topics both familiar and unfamiliar to us to find out what makes them interesting, so that we can expand our horizons and further our understanding of the world and people around us.
From science to lifestyle design, languages to religion, plus everything in between - anything can be interesting if exposed to you through the right lens. We hope to spark your curiosity through open-minded and thoughtful discussion, as well as a healthy dose of overthinking.

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Subaan is a 4th year medical student, motion designer, and an avid rabbit hole explorer. He has keen interests in lifestyle design, technology, investing, and metabolic health. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.

Dan is a 5th year medical student, pianist, and random fact connoisseur. He spends most of his time learning about languages, playing sports, music, and geopolitics. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.

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