Sunday, June 14, 2009

Which language do they speak in Luxembourg


Which language do they speak in Luxembourg?
From my understanding, Luxembourg has three official languages - French, German and Luxembourgish. Which language do Luxembourgers mostly speak at home (with family and friends)? And which language do Luxembourgers mostly speak at school or at work?
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1 :
Finnish and English
2 :
Luxembourgish at home and with friends. The primary schooling used to be all done in German, as it is the language closest to the native language and it was easier for the kids to understand it. Secondary schooling used to be done more in French, while University used to be all in French, (often abroad, in Belgium.) In recent years the national language has gotten a more legal status and has gotten a much better position in teaching in school. I do not know in what percentage yet. You will find that near the German border most people will switch to German easily, in the south French is more the common language with people who do not speak the national language.
3 :
Lëtzebuergesch
4 :
French (mostly in bis), german(first learned in school) and luxembourgish( mostly used for talking but not much writing)