205: Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese?

Daco asks: "Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese?"

Episode Summary:

• Mandarin is the main international Chinese language, with around 1bn speakers
• Cantonese is a related language/dialect of Mandarin, with far fewer speakers - around 60m
• In many Chinatowns around the world, Cantonese is spoken, due to historical migration
• However, Mandarin is the dominant language worldwide by far
• The choice of which to learn can only depend on your personal motivations

Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:

• IWTYAL 042: Which language should I learn?

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