User:SPQRobin/babel

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One babel is actually not enough. The four abilities should be indicated separately, I think. Here you can see a detailed overview:

  • read
NL en-3 af-2 fr-2 de-1 la-1 roa-1 gem-1 grc-0
  • write
NL en-2 af-1 fr-1
  • hear
VL nl-4 en-2 af-1 de-1 fr-1
  • speak
VL nl-4 en-2 fr-1


  • Flemish (vl): Native language in daily use. Is a separate language than Dutch, although that's politically not supported.
    • Note 1: Doesn't link to Wikipedia article because that article is mostly wrong. I recommend to read http://vlaamsetaal.info/ (only available in Dutch).
    • Note 2: The language code is not an official ISO 639.
    • Note 3: I indicated I can't write/read it, just because there is no spelling...
  • Dutch (nl): Is learned in school as written language (Dutch is official language of Belgium, not Flemish).
  • English (en): A subject in school, but mainly learned through wiki!
  • French (fr): A relatively important subject in school, but I don't know it as much as I should.
  • Latin (la): Same as for French.
  • Afrikaans (af): Read and write based on Dutch.
  • German (de): Small and new subject in school, but I can already hear/read a bit.
  • Greek (grc): I once learned the basics of Ancient Greek, but forgot most of it...
  • This user would like to know many more languages!