What second language should an Australian learn?
According to UEI College, knowing a second language can also see you earn more, open more doors and can even increase your brain power and creativity. New data from jobs website Indeed has revealed that the most sought-after second languages in Australia are Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian and German.
What second language do they learn in New Zealand?
More than half learned te reo Māori, but others learned Afrikaans, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog and other subjects such as astronomy and programming.
What is the most popular second language in Australia?
Mandarin
The data also showed that Mandarin consolidated its position as the second-most commonly spoken language in Australia after English, followed by Arabic, Cantonese and Vietnamese.
What is the second language in Australia?
English Language Proficiency in Australia
| Rank | NSW | NT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandarin | Australian Indigenous Languages |
| 2 | Arabic | Tagalog/ Filipino |
| 3 | Cantonese | Greek |
| 4 | Vietnamese | Mandarin |
Do they speak English in New Zealand?
English is one of three official languages in New Zealand, along with Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and New Zealand Sign Language. However, the way we speak English sounds very different to the way it’s spoken in the USA or the United Kingdom. Someone from New Zealand might say, ‘I’m a Kiwi’.
Is English an official language of NZ?
Although English is currently the most widely spoken language in New Zealand, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language both formally have special status under the law as official languages of New Zealand. Due to the growing numbers of migrants, many other languages are now spoken.
How many students learn a second language in Australia?
According to the 2016 census, 72.7\% of Australians speak English and 21\% speak a language other than English at home, or have learned a second language for work.
What are the top 3 religions in Australia?
Religion in Australia
- Catholicism (22.6\%)
- Orthodox Christian (2.3\%)
- Other Christian (4.2\%)
- Islam (2.6\%)
- Buddhism (2.4\%)
- Hinduism (1.9\%)
- Other religions (1.7\%)
- Not stated or unclear (9.1\%)