* No official census tracks language use beyond English and Welsh. The UK census asks about language spoken at home, but only includes English and Welsh.
* Language use is diverse and dynamic. Many people speak multiple languages, and new languages are constantly being introduced.
* The definition of "foreign language" is subjective. Should languages like Irish Gaelic or Scots Gaelic be considered foreign languages?
However, we can say that a very wide variety of foreign languages are spoken in the UK. Some of the most common include:
* Polish
* French
* German
* Spanish
* Italian
* Urdu
* Bengali
* Gujarati
* Arabic
* Mandarin Chinese
The UK is a multicultural society, and its language landscape reflects this diversity.