Language Learning
Luxembourg is a definitely multilingual environment: the majority of Luxembourgers speak four languages and the rate of foreign residents almost reaches 50% of the total population.
The linguistic situation is characterized by the use of three official languages: French, German, and the national language Luxembourgish (Lëtzebuergesch, a Franconian language of the Moselle region similar to German and Dutch, that was introduced in primary school in 1912). The languages spoken vary according to the context. Within the field of administration, at least the three administrative languages – Luxembourgish, French and German – are used, while German is the dominant language in print media. At work, in the public sphere and as part of collective activities, however, it all depends on the context.
English can be considered the lingua franca of the large international community working at the European institutions and of people employed in the banking and financial sectors.
If you want to get an overview on the linguistic situation in Luxembourg, you can read this publication on the different uses of Luxembourgish on a day-to-day basis.
Find on the website of the Institut national des langues (INL) more information on opportunities for language learning in Luxembourg.