which do you speak vs which one do you speak

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which do you speak?' is a more general question asking about languages in general, while 'Which one do you speak?' is more specific, asking about a particular language among a set of options.

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which do you speak

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about languages in general.

This phrase is used to ask someone about the languages they are able to speak or are proficient in.

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Mrs Roth, on which Rule do you wish to speak?
On the basis of which Rule do you wish to speak?
So, you're going to race us in a hovercraft, with a fraction of the power, anyway, of the one we built, plus, with controls you don't understand, and the instructions are in Russian which you don't speak.
How you speak without saying anything.
Because when you speak, people listen.
Remember your role before you speak.
You speak English, a futured language.
This magic you speak of breeds consequence.
I know you speak five languages, but we speak English in my dreams.
You speak the truth, he speaks the truth, secrets are cleansed.
Nothing. Why did you speak? I can't abide people who speak but have nothing to say.
Second, When you speak to me, speak proper English.
I'd love to speak your language like you speak mine.
But I must insist that when you speak of committee amendments you speak of the Committee on Transport and Tourism.
When you speak to me, you speak in character.
Let me hear you speak to me.
Maybe she heard you speak and thought you were challenging her.
You speak it out of fear and cold heart.
In the meantime, neither of you speaks to the media.
Maurice, you speak babble. Clarify.

Alternatives:

Which languages do you speak?
Which language are you fluent in?
What languages can you speak?
Which languages are you proficient in?
Which language do you communicate in?

which one do you speak

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a specific language among a set of options.

This phrase is used when there are multiple languages under consideration, and you want to know which specific one the person speaks.

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I assume at least one of you speaks fluent Dutch.
I assume at least one of you speaks fluent Dutch.
The Middle East is a subject on which one could speak for hours, but I shall take up the most important points.
And I know which one we should speak to first.
I would not have thought to hear you speak as one unscathed.
If you speak with one voice, then you definitely need a messenger.
You can bring about awareness in society and if the governments end up acting because one of you speaks on an issue.
You speak one more time without my asking you, I'm shutting down this session.
You know as well as I do that whenever one of you speaks here in Parliament, evil takes another step backwards.
One speaks English, and the other speaks Japanese.
And make sure no-one speaks with you.
And make sure no-one speaks with you.
One speaks about heart failure, the other of pneumonia.
In this castle, one speaks politely.
Make sure no one speaks to them.
No-one speaks for me, Captain Farquhar.
[drone] No one speaks the ultimate truth.
- Only that Mario, if one speaks to him...
When the little one speaks, you'll see I was right.
One speaks... thousands of case through the country.

Alternatives:

Which specific language do you speak?
Which particular language are you speaking?
Which language among these do you speak?
Which language from the list do you speak?
Which language out of these do you speak?

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