SF YA Novel about girl who learns languages very quickly.

[John]

This book is about a young girl who learns languages incredibly quickly. It has a dystopian theme with an oppressive government. Last seen in a middle school library possibly 1996-1998.

[Kris]

John, what's the location - country/region/city or how is it different from Earth?

Can you tell us more about the plot and the main characters?
What is the girl's the main conflict/challenge?

[Cupcakedoll]

[Allison]

I was going to suggest Pegasus in Flight as well. Character's name is Tirla and she can switch from language to language very quickly