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This Hungarian man speaks the most languages in Europe, 27!
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Ottó Gaál is not only able to speak 27 languages but is also the man with the most language certificates in Europe. He has developed his own learning method with which he helps his students master even ten languages.
RTL Klub Fókusz reports about Ottó Gaál, a Hungarian man who speaks 27 languages, and with 27 certificates, he has the most certificates in Europe.
Ottó Gaál is one of the most successful polyglots in the world.
Polyglots are people who speak several languages, not including their mother tongue.
Read this article to learn about other Hungarians who speak at least ten languages.
One could say that the affinity to learn languages runs in the family: Mr Gaál’s father spoke six languages fluently, while his mother was a language teacher. However, he says that this is not the key to mastering languages as, beyond his natural gift for languages, he was not only intent on learning a language but also wished to learn as much about the given culture as he could. In his opinion, the best way to show respect to a person is by learning their language to an extent that goes beyond the typical phrases that you would need to get by as a tourist.