Can you live in Europe if you only speak English?
Of course, it is “possible” to live in Europe even if you speak only English, but it might, obviously, be harder to live. No wonder, many europeans learn other languages because they know that it could be helpful a lot.
Why do Europeans all speak English?
Most languages in Northen Europe are also Germanic (Dutch, Frisian, Norwegian, Danish, Swedisch, etcetera). This means that all these languages have a few basic rules and words in common. That is why Northen European people speak English better. It is easier for them to learn English.
Which countries in the EU have only English as the language?
The English language is the de facto official language of England, the sole official language of Gibraltar and of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, and one of the official languages of the Republic of Ireland, Malta, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and the European Union.
Does Germany speak English?
Yes, Germans do speak English! However, most expats experience a high language barrier that is created around them as a result of limited German language skills. For expats, Germany acts as a platform to boost their careers.
Do all Europeans understand English?
English has become the most useful language to connect different language groups in Europe. Europe has the highest English proficiency of any continent in the world. However, not in every European country people know English well.
Should English be chosen as the official language of Europe?
Yes, I do support English to be chosen as the official language of Europe. English is widely spoken all over the world. Even a lot of arriving refugees make themselves understood by speaking English. A huge number of Chinese traders use English as a tool for selling their goods.
How many people speak English in the EU?
Whilst there are 24 official languages in the EU, studies suggest that almost 40\% of Europeans speak English as a foreign language (not counting the 13\% that speak it as a mother tongue). That’s almost four times as many foreign language speakers as either of the next most popular languages in Europe (French and German).
Should Esperanto be the second official language of the EU?
Ideally a non cultural language like Esperanto should be the official second and eu operational language. Then nobody could complain. But then nobody outside the eu could easily communicate with us. The reality is that English is the worlds language, despite the best efforts of the french.
Should every country have its own language as an official language?
No. Every country as well as every culture (of which there are many in EU) have the right to have their own language as an official language of the EU. Having the same international language within the EU is a different story.