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According to http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_386_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_386_en.p... 28% of Germans know

According to http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_386_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_386_en.p... 28% of Germans know German and at least two other languages well enough to have a conversation. Edit: I think actually 28% of Germans claim to know their native language and at least two other languages well enough to have a conversation (for some German is one of the other languages). In any case knowing 3 languages is pretty common in Germany.

Havoc 13y ago
Yep - English is really strong over there among the younger generation. Don't expect any Shakespeare - but any young person will make an effort to help (in English) if approached. Thats for the native looking Germans - I can't say regarding those with a Turkish background. I'd assume its the same though. French is pretty strong too, but its seen as slightly more exotic whereas English is seen as a necessity/requirement for being "cool".