At least half of the world’s population can speak two languages fluently, with some being trilingual or plurilingual. Bilingual education is common in many nations. In Canada, 20% are fluent in both French and English, with 5% fluent in three languages and 1% proficient in four. Russia has up to 200 languages in use.
The actual number of bilingual people is difficult to determine, but some estimates indicate that at least half of the world’s population has the ability to speak at least two languages fluently. Many people are considered trilingual or plurilingual, which means they are able to converse in more than two languages. In many nations, an emphasis on bilingual education is part of the common curriculum and allows newcomers additional support in mastering the predominant language in the area.
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In Canada, where French and English are the two most widely spoken languages, nearly 20% of the population is fluent in both languages. Canadians who are fluent in three languages make up about 5% of the population, and those who are proficient in four languages make up about 1% of the population.
Perfect bilinguals are people who can speak equally well in two languages. Generally, bilinguals will be more proficient with what is known as their native language, or the language they use most often.
Russia has the distinction of being home to a wide range of languages which are in constant use. Estimates vary between 130 and 200 languages used in different Russian territories.
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