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

In this article, we will look at the 5 hardest languages to learn in the world for non-English speakers. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the Arabic language and the economic outlook of the MENA region, you can go directly to the 17 Hardest Languages to Learn in the World for Non-English Speakers.

5. Korean

Average Rank: 6.2

Number of Mentions: 5

Korean is the 5th hardest language to learn for non-English speakers on our list. It is most commonly spoken in countries including North and South Korea, China, Japan, and parts of the United States. Korean is a complex language that follows an old writing system, making it difficult to learn for non-English speakers.