Looking for English-speaking countries to travel to? You’d be surprised just how global the English language is. Here are the top European countries for English speakers.
1- Sweden
Of course, the official language of Sweden is Swedish, but 86% of people identify as also English-speaking. And those who speak it, speak it very well, as Sweden has been recognized by the language proficiency company ‘EF English First’ for best proficiency of English in the world.
2- Denmark
Sweden’s neighbor Denmark also has the same percentage of English speakers at 86%. Danish is the official language of the country, with almost half of Danes also speaking German.
3- Malta
Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English. Until 1964, Malta was under British control, which gave the Mediterranean island its English influence. 89% of residents can speak English, with many of them also able to speak Italian and French. Quite the polyglot society!
4- Netherlands
While the official language of The Netherlands is Dutch, English is spoken by 90% of the population. This small European country is a great place to visit for novice travellers looking for safe place to explore.
5- New Zealand
English is the official language of New Zealand, with 98% of the population speaking it on a daily basis. The other language you might encounter is Maori.
6- Ireland
Ireland has a 98% rate of its residents English-Speaking, however over 40% of the population can also speak Irish, which is in the Celtic language family. Eastern Canadians and Americans can fly over to Ireland in just over 5 hours.
