Are residents of New York City typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what three local experts had to say about language in New York City, New York.
What are the most common languages spoken in New York City, New York?
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With a population of 8 million and counting, and over 800 languages and dialects spoken, New York City is about as unique as it gets. The reputation of the city precedes it. You can go anywhere in the world and say “New York City” and everyone knows what you’re talking about. From the nightlife to the unforgettable subways, NYC just can’t be replicated anywhere else in the world. Just walking down the street from point A to point B is an adventure. There might be a new street performer, a new food cart, or even a new guy pretending to be Spiderman or the Statue of Liberty in the subway.
New York City is sometimes known as a city where dreams come true. If you have never been, you would imagine it to be something resembling what you have probably seen in movies; the bright blinding lights of Time Square, flowers blooming in Central Park and yellow Taxi cabs on every street. While these do exist (maybe not on every street), this is only a glimpse into what NYC is like. It is filled with people from all different backgrounds and their cultures are integrated throughout the city, whether it be through food, clothing, or language. If you move to NYC, I urge you to take advantage of the melting pot that it is and explore everything it has to offer.
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