Is Hungarian The Most Difficult Language to Learn
Is Hungarian The Most Difficult Language to Learn
For several grammatical, spelling, and pronunciation problems, Hungarian may be the most difficult language in the world for an English speaker to learn.
Learning a language is a beautiful thing. I've always loved the challenge of learning a new language, and I keep track of them as a pastime. While I am only proficient in a handful, I can converse in many of them since I like dabbling in new languages.
Many people struggle with languages, just as I would with math – and Hungarian just as it frustrates me when people who are good with numbers tell me how simple Calculus is, I'm sure it irritates people when I tell them how easy it is to learn a language.
So, this time, let's try a new approach. What is the most difficult language in the world for an English speaker to learn? While some would propose Arabic or Cantonese, I believe (or Magyar, as the inhabitants call it) is by far the most complex language for an ...