It's important to note that "most spoken" can be interpreted in different ways:
* Number of native speakers: Mandarin has the most native speakers, with over 939 million.
* Total number of speakers (including second language learners): Mandarin also holds a lead in this category.
* Official language: Mandarin is the official language of China, Singapore, and Taiwan.
While English is often considered a global language due to its widespread use in business, media, and travel, it falls behind Mandarin in terms of total speakers.