* No Agreed-Upon Definition: There's no universally accepted definition of what constitutes a "language" versus a "dialect." Linguists often debate the boundaries.
* Constantly Evolving: Languages are constantly changing and evolving. New languages emerge, and some languages disappear.
* Undocumented Languages: Many languages, especially in remote areas, are not fully documented or studied.
However, here's some information about the scope of languages:
* Estimated Number: The number of languages in the world is estimated to be between 6,000 and 7,000.
* Most Spoken Languages: The most spoken languages globally (by native speakers) include Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Bengali.
* Language Families: Languages are grouped into families based on shared ancestry. The largest language families include Indo-European, Sino-Tibetan, Niger-Congo, and Austronesian.
How to Find More Information:
* Ethnologue: This website (https://www.ethnologue.com/) is a comprehensive resource for information on languages around the world.
* Wikipedia: Wikipedia has articles on many languages, and you can search for specific ones.
* Language Resources: Many universities and organizations have language resources and research available.
Remember: Language is a fascinating and complex subject, and there's always more to learn!