Thirteen per cent of the world's population speak Mandarin as their first language . five per cent speak Spanish as their first language; but English is a second language for one billion people .
Dertien persent van die wêreld se bevolking praat Mandaryns as hul eerste taal. vyf persent praat Spaans as hul eerste taal; maar Engels is 'n tweede taal vir 'n miljard mense.