Languages

The galaxy is filled with countless species and even more languages, many of which have hundreds of dialects and regional variations. Most characters in Starfinder can get by with Common (also known as Pact Worlds Common). Many species pick up their own languages, as well as planetary regional speak, meaning that most characters are fluent in two or more languages. Languages afford you the chance to contextualize your character in the world and give meaning to your other character choices.
Your ancestry entry states which languages you know at 1st level. Typically, this means you can both speak and read these languages. Having a positive Intelligence modifier grants a number of additional languages equal to your Intelligence modifier. You can choose these languages from the list presented in your character's ancestry entry and from those available from your region (which often includes whole planets). Ask your GM if there's a language you want to select that isn't on these lists, as they could have a major impact on your adventures. If your Intelligence changes later on, you adjust your number of languages accordingly.
The languages presented here are grouped according to their use in the Pact Worlds. Languages that are uncommon are most frequently spoken by their native speakers, but they are also spoken by certain researchers and politicians.
It's possible for your character to learn languages later in their adventuring career. Selecting the Multilingual feat, for example, grants a character two new languages chosen from those listed below. Other abilities and effects might grant access to common or uncommon languages, as detailed in their descriptions. Rare or secret languages can only be discovered through play.