Language Learning Duration and Difficulty

What is the main focus of the US Foreign Service Institute's list discussed in the video?

• Cultural aspects of languages

• Duration to learn languages

• Economic impact of languages

• Historical evolution of languages

Which language is considered more difficult due to its pronunciation and writing system?

• Spanish

• French

• Afrikaans

• Norwegian

Which category of languages is considered the easiest for English speakers?

• Category 4

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

What is the perceived challenge with learning Danish according to the speaker?

• Complex grammar

• Difficult pronunciation

• Lack of resources

• Cultural differences

What is the suggested ideal daily instruction time for language learning according to the speaker?

• Seven hours

• Three hours

• Five hours

• One hour

What is the speaker's opinion on reaching a B2 level in a short time?

• It depends on the language

• It is impossible

• It is easily achievable

• It requires more time than suggested

Which writing system is mentioned as being more transparent and easier to learn?

• Arabic script

• Cyrillic alphabet

• Hangul

• Latin alphabet

What is a significant factor outside of language structure that affects language learning difficulty?

• Motivation of the learner

• Number of dialects

• Grammar complexity

• Historical background

Which language is mentioned as having multiple forms that complicate learning?

• Russian

• Arabic

• Japanese

• Chinese

What is the speaker's final advice regarding language learning?

• Avoid difficult languages

• Learn multiple languages at once

• Focus on grammar

• Enjoy the process