In fact, I am German. I had both English and French as foreign languages in school. I know that Germans aren't that good at English either but the French people

In fact, I am German. I had both English and French as foreign languages in school. I know that Germans aren't that good at English either but the French people are by far the most resistant I have met when it comes to learning English. Yes, they are also the most forgiving when it comes to trying to understand someone who is trying to speak their language but that does not change the first issue. But hey, on the positive side of things I have a feeling that the younger generations depend less on their own language and have better English skills.