Is the English language spoken in Germany?

Am I going to be fine without speaking German if I come to Germany? One of the biggest worries for travelers to Germany as well as expats here is the language. I often get asked about whether the Germans speak English. This question gets asked in different forms, but the short answer is yes (mostly). read more

English is the most-studied foreign language in Germany, both at primary and secondary school level, English-language music features commonly on many music radio stations, and many people speak enough English to be able to help the sincere tourist — and many people in tourism-related jobs speak very good English. read more

The English language in Europe, as a native language, is mainly spoken in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Outside of these states, it has a special status in the Crown dependencies (Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey), Gibraltar (one of the British Overseas Territories) and Malta. read more

Immigrant Languages Spoken in Germany. Immigrants to Germany speak their native languages. Turkish, Polish, Balkan languages, Kurdish, and Russian are the most spoken immigrant languages of Germany. Foreign Languages Spoken in Germany. English is the most important foreign language taught in schools in Germany. read more