Malaysian language overview: the 137 languages of Malaysia
Map of Malaysia highlighting the linguistic regions of Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo with major language groups labeled

CATEGORY / Languages

24/09/2021

Malaysia provides a fascinating study from a language perspective. The official Malaysian language, Malay, represents one of 137 living languages spoken in the country today — 41 of which are found in Peninsular Malaysia, and the rest in Malaysian Borneo. Most are native to Malaysia; some, like English, Mandarin, and Tamil, arrived with immigrants and colonial settlement.

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Indonesian Language Snapshot: Uncovering the Languages Spoken in Indonesia
Indonesian

CATEGORY / Languages

17/09/2021

The languages spoken in Indonesia are many and varied. This article looks at Indonesian language from every angle. Click to find out more.

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Cameroon Language Insights: Exploring the Languages of Cameroon
Illustration - school children in Cameroon

CATEGORY / Languages

29/07/2021

How good is your Cameroon language knowledge? Click to find out.

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Languages in Ethiopia: Ethiopia Language Facts, Figures and More
Illustration of Ethiopian language speaker

CATEGORY / Languages

23/07/2021

How many of the 86 languages in Ethiopia can you name? Click to explore the languages of Ethiopia.

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Tanzania Language Focus: What Do You Know About the Language Spoken in Tanzania?
Illustration

CATEGORY / Languages

16/07/2021

What do you know about the language spoken in Tanzania? Click to discover all you need to know.

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Zimbabwe Language: A Journey of Discovery
Illustration

CATEGORY / Languages

09/07/2021

Zimbabwe holds the world record for the most official languages. Click to explore the languages of Zimbabwe.

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South African languages: Exploring the languages of South Africa
Illustration - South African children

CATEGORY / Languages

02/07/2021

What are the 11 official languages of South Africa? Click to find out!

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European Languages: A Complete Guide to Languages Spoken in Europe (2026)
European Languages: A Complete Guide to Languages Spoken in Europe (2026)

CATEGORY / Languages

25/06/2021

Europe is home to over 250 indigenous languages across three main families. This guide covers every major European language, speaker counts, and their global reach.

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Fan Translations--Yay or Nay?
Fan Translation

CATEGORY / Languages

22/06/2021

Fan translation, written and translated mostly by fans, has been making its way into the translation industry as a grassroots movement.

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The languages of Nigeria: A complete guide
A linguistic map of Nigeria showing the geographic distribution of major language groups (Hausa in the north, Yoruba in the southwest, Igbo in the southeast) alongside smaller regional language communities across the country

CATEGORY / Languages

18/06/2021

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. With approximately 240 million people and 525 living languages, it packs more linguistic complexity into a single national boundary than most regions manage across entire continents. Understanding Nigeria's languages (who speaks what, where, and why) is essential for anyone doing business, development work, translation, or cultural research in West Africa.

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