Tongue Trivia
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Approximately how many languages are spoken in the world today?
About Tongue Trivia
Fun facts about languages, alphabets, and linguistics Tongue Trivia packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Approximately how many languages are spoken in the world today?
Answer: About 7,000
2. Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
Answer: Mandarin Chinese
3. How many letters are in the English alphabet?
Answer: 26
4. Which language is written from right to left?
Answer: Arabic
5. What is the most commonly spoken language family in the world?
Answer: Indo-European
Frequently asked questions
Can I print Tongue Trivia?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Tongue Trivia fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Tongue Trivia?
Tongue Trivia has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Tongue Trivia free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Tongue Trivia — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
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