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Can you get by speaking English in Brussels?

Can you get by speaking English in Brussels?

Brussels is officially bilingual (Dutch-French), but in reality French is the dominant language. It is also an international city, so English (and a lot of other languages) are common. In parts of the town where you encounter a lot of tourists both languages should be equally fine.

Is Brussels Midi same as Brussels Zuid?

The station is Bruxelles Midi in French, Brussel Zuid in Flemish, Brussels South Station in English – it’s all the same place. Brussels Midi originally opened as a terminus in 1869.

Which station does Eurostar leave from in Brussels?

Brussels Midi Station
Brussels Midi Station | Train Stations | Eurostar.

Can you work in Belgium only speaking English?

Speaking English only is indeed possible, at work but also in your day-to-day life. Belgium being a small, northern European country split between two languages, English is quite widely accepted. It isn’t uncommon for native French speakers to communicate with native Dutch speakers in English (or vice versa).

Which country speaks less English?

Iraq ranks lowest in English proficiency. In this country, Arabic and Kurdish are the official languages.

What is the most common job in Belgium?

As Belgium is a multilingual country, being at least conversant in one of the national languages (Dutch, French, and German) is important. Popular jobs for new graduates in Belgium can be found in pharmaceuticals, engineering, food and beverage processing, and transportation equipment manufacturing.

Why learn English in Brussels?

In Brussels, English is the common language of many international families – and worldwide it’s the language of iconic celebrities, of empires, of ambition – of measuring yourself for success “New York” style.

Where to learn a language in Brussels-Capital Region?

There are numerous opportunities to learn a language in the Brussels-Capital Region throughout the year. Courses are organised by the communes, the BECI (Brussels Chamber of Commerce and Union of Enterprises), bodies supported by the French and Flemish Communities and private institutions.

What’s new in the classroom in Brussels?

Your English teacher in Brussels will guide you through a personalised lesson plan. We are back at the classroom! > Social distance of 1,5 meter between participants. > For groups: class size is reduced to maximum 6. > Disinfectant hand gel is available in every class. > Face masks are optional but no longer required.

Why learn English in Etterbeek?

Learning English here in Etterbeek is fun. My private language course was very rewarding. A personalised approach and very useful advice allowed me to progress significantly and to improve my business communication skills.