Read on for the twelve most spoken languages in the world, in terms of native speakers, and everything you need to know about them. Others are spoken by huge populations across different countries, and are often popular choices among language learners. Take Busuu, for example – we’re named after a language spoken by only eight people. Sadly, some of these languages are less widely spoken than others. Each and every one of them make the world a diverse and beautiful place.

Well, more than 7,100 languages are spoken in the world today. What are the world’s most spoken languages?