The many languages of Chicago - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date Aug. 11, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 11, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/08/11/the-many-languages-of-chicago

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From English and Spanish to Yoruba and Gujarati, there are [ _dozens of languages_ ][3] spoken right here in Chicago, reflecting the diversity of the city. Interest in language learning and preservation is especially strong among diaspora communities. And there are many Chicago-area groups and scho...