5 Hardest Languages to Learn in the World for Non-English Speakers

2. Mandarin

Average Rank: 2

Number of Mentions: 5

Mandarin is the most commonly spoken dialect of Chinese and is usually adopted as a second language by those who speak other dialects of Chinese. Four main tones distinguish words and syllables with similar meanings, including rising, falling, level, and high-rising, making it tricky for non-English speakers to learn.