The official language of Georgia is Georgian, which is the most widely spoken Kartvelian language_Languages). Georgian serves as the literary language or lingua franca for speakers of related languages_Languages). It is written using Mkhedruli script. Georgian is the native or primary language of 87.6% of Georgias population, and its speakers today number approximately four million_Languages). Most Georgians also speak Russian, which was the lingua franca of all fifteen Soviet republics. Russian is so common that it is a de facto second official language. Besides Georgian and Russian, other common languages spoken in Georgia include English, Azerbaijani, Svan, and Urum_Languages). Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and French are also among the top ten languages spoken in Georgia besides English. If you are planning to visit Georgia and do not speak Georgian, it is recommended to learn some basic phrases. Most universities offer lessons to students, and there are also plenty of private schools and tutors across the country who will be happy to teach you.