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English is spoken by most people, and Spanish is the second most common Β· 1 writing systems
Language of United States
The United States is a colorful place full of different cultures, and English is the main language spoken here. People from all over the world have brought their special words, making English in the U.S. exciting and unique. You'll hear words from many languages as friends, neighbors, and communities share their stories and traditions. This mix makes the U.S. a lively and welcoming place to live and learn!
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About the Script
English in the United States is written with the Latin alphabet (A, B, C). But it is not the only writing system born here! About 200 years ago a Cherokee man named Sequoyah invented a whole new set of symbols for the Cherokee language, where each symbol stands for a syllable instead of a single letter.
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Cherokee Syllabary
The Cherokee syllabary was invented by a Cherokee man named Sequoyah about 200 years ago. Each symbol stands for a whole syllable, not a single letter, and it is still used to write the Cherokee language today.
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Fun Fact
Did you know that people in the United States speak more than 350 different languages at home? English is the most common one, but the country is wonderfully multilingual!
Fun Fact
American English is full of borrowed words. Some come from Native American languages β like 'moose,' 'raccoon,' and 'chipmunk' β and others come from Spanish, German, and many more, which makes it fun to learn.
Cultural Note
The United States is home to many cultures and languages. Alongside English and Spanish, Native American nations like the Navajo and Cherokee keep their own languages alive, and immigrant families speak languages from every part of the world.
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Did you know the U.S. has the second-largest number of Spanish speakers of any country in the world, after Mexico? What languages do people speak where you live?
