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With over 1.3 billion speakers, Chinese stands as the world's most commonly spoken language. It serves as the primary language for media, governance, and schooling in mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore, while also holding status as one of the United Nations' six official languages.
Due to significant need for linguistic experts coupled with relatively few achieving fluency, the U.S. government classified Chinese as a priority language, offering substantial scholarships and distinctive academic programs.
By pursuing Chinese studies at URI, you'll join an exceptional, tight community of learners, professors, and staff dedicated to supporting all proficiency levels. You'll receive personalized guidance from faculty as you master pronunciation nuances and refine your language abilities.