Over 300 Languages Are Spoken In London
London has traditionally been one of the most culturally varied cities in the world. The city has drawn visitors from all over the world since its Roman founding in the year AD50. Some of the first immigrants came as invaders in search of riches and territory. Some were forced immigrants who arrived as slaves or servants. Others opted to immigrate as refugees or economic migrants in order to escape hardship, destitution, or political or religious persecution. They hoped that opportunities in London would change their lives.
Today, as one of the most diverse cities in the world, London houses nearly 9 million residents. According to studies, more than 300 languages are spoken in London's schools today, including Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien and of course English. The city's development continues to be significantly influenced by immigrants, from its economic expansion to its cultural life.
London has emerged as the city with the broadest linguistic diversity. Of the 8.9 million people who call London home, 22.1 percent claim that English is not their first language. This is not to argue that most people do not comprehend English, but it might result in a lot of individuals having daily comprehension difficulties.
