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most of them speak English, because it is taught in school.
Answer 2The simple answer is: no, Germans speak German.
But most Germans have learnt some English in school.
I would guess about half of German adults would understand if you spoke simple English, probably about 1/4 of adults could answer back.
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What are all of the languages that Germans speak?
Germans primarily speak German, but many also speak English as a second language due to its prominence in international business and education. Additionally, some Germans may speak regional dialects or minority languages such as Low German, Sorbian, or Turkish.
What percent of Germans speak English?
Every child has to learn English at school and most people under 50 know how to speakl English. I don't know percentages, but it might be between 60 and 90%.
Do Germans hate English?
Not necessarily. Many Germans speak English as a second language and appreciate its importance. However, like in any country, there may be individuals who have negative feelings towards certain languages or cultures.
What foreign language do German speak most?
The most commonly spoken foreign language among Germans is English. English is widely taught in schools and is widely used in business and tourism in Germany. Additionally, many Germans have a strong command of English as a second language.
What is the English accent of German people?
Those Germans who speak English generally do so with a German accent, since pronunciation from their first language affects the way they speak their second. For instance, Germans have difficulty with "th" sound as the "h' is silent in German- eg Neanderthal is sounded Neandertal, so they will say "zis" instead of "this".
What langages do the Germans speak?
The Germans speak German. There are many Germans that can also speak English and no doubt many Germans are able to speak many other languages depending on their education and position in life,
Why Germans cannot speak English?
German children rarely grow up speaking English at home unless one or both parents are native speakers. Germans do not begin learning English until the 5th grade. Some of them may choose not to learn English at all. Some Germans cannot speak English because they do not learn how to speak it.
What language do Germans speak in North America?
English and German
What percentage of Germans speak English?
99% of germans speak englishAnswer 2Most Germans have learnt some English in school.I would guess about half of German adults would understand if you spoke simple English, probably about 1/4 of adults could answer back.
Why do many Germans speak English?
You have to learn at least one foreign language at school. Mostly this is english.
Compare and contrast German and Japan?
Germans are have blue eyes and speak English. japan have chinky eyes and speak Japanese.
What are all of the languages that Germans speak?
Germans primarily speak German, but many also speak English as a second language due to its prominence in international business and education. Additionally, some Germans may speak regional dialects or minority languages such as Low German, Sorbian, or Turkish.
What is the langauage of Germany?
In Germany we speak German... but we also learn english in school so most germans from the ages 14-30 speak english quite well :)
When did Germans speak a language that could be understood by the English?
English and German are both Germanic languages. They have the same root origins.
Can Angela merkel speak English?
Certainly Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, can speak in English. Most Germans can speak in English and fairly well too. They depend on English speaking Tourism. Any leader of a nation needs to know some English.
Does everyone in Germany speak English?
Depends on the person. Some speak only one language, some speak more than one. Each country has at least some people who speak 2 languages or more. A further point: Most Germans learn English at school, often to a respectable or high standard. In fact, in Germany people who cannot speak (and read) a foreign language are considered uneducated.
What languages do Germans know?
Most modern-day metropolitan Germans speak German, of course, and more and more of them speak quite passable English - the younger they are, the more English they speak, and the better they speak it. Most also at least understand what is called "Swiss German" even if they can't speak it fluently, and much the same can be said of Dutch - they may not speak it, but they can usually get the drift of what is being said.
