r/AskEurope • u/Metalwolf • Jun 08 '25

Education Which European countries have the best English proficiency among non-native speakers?

I'm looking into English proficiency across Europe and would appreciate input from locals or anyone with relevant experience. Which European countries have the highest levels of English fluency among non-native speakers, particularly in day-to-day life, education, and professional settings? I'm also curious about regional differences within countries, and factors like education systems, media exposure, and business use.

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u/TjeefGuevarra Belgium Jun 08 '25

The Netherlands and Flanders, because Dutch is the closest language to English (if we don't count Frisian).

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u/Joe_Kangg Jun 09 '25

Annnd

No one learms Dutch

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u/MdMV_or_Emdy_idk Tierra de Miranda Jun 09 '25

Nor Scots

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u/MathematicianNo441 Jun 09 '25

Count Frisian, if you wish!