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by Fejron on October 17th, 2009

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How many different languages do you think you need to know and why?

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  • by Lovehearts on December 27th, 2009

    Lovehearts

    I don't know about need.

    But I think you should speak as many as you can, really. Then again, I can only speak English and bad French.
    But give me time. Aha.

    I do think that whenever you go to another country, it's only polite to learn enough to get by though. I can ask for alcohol in a number of languages. I'm proud of that :)

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  • by Djinn on October 17th, 2009

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    People don't NEED to know any, but I like three. One romance, one tone based, and one non-verbal. I think it builds character. +2

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  • by Tom on October 17th, 2009

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    One. Because I never intend to travel to a foreign country. I went to Canada, and they speak English, and I went to Mexico and hated it so much I'll never go back. Anywhere else costs too much to get to.

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  • by Marky Mark on December 27th, 2009

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    Since language is essentially a communication tool, I'd say as many as you need to know to be able to function, interact and participate in your community and work situation...but at least two.

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  • by hallagan on December 27th, 2009

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    Around here spanish and english

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  • by Brian I on December 27th, 2009

    Brian I

    I need to speak two languages - English and Spanish, because I am English and I live in Spain.

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  • by buttman on December 27th, 2009

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    As a matter of "need" I think one(English) is sufficient; however, I love languages, and I wish I could speak as many as possible.

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  • by malevolentbutticklis on October 17th, 2009

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    You need to know English and your country's native language. If English is your country's native language then you only need to know one -- otherwise two.

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