Luxembourg City - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Locals are required to learn German and French in school and many take English now as well. Knowing either of those first two languages is very helpful for grocery shopping, dining out, however most professionals speak English. - Jun 2017
French is extremely helpful for getting by in regular life. It is easy to pick up a few words of Luxembourgish which are helpful. French is extremely helpful to know. I use French all the time outside of work and occasionally for work. Most of the people we encounter working in doctor's offices and and in restaurants, etc. are French people who commute here from France to work. Most of the people at our children's school are francophone Belgians many of whom don't speak English. - Mar 2016
Many people here speak English, as well as French, German, and Luxembourgish. - Jul 2015
Not much. Most speak at least three languages, of which one is usually English. - Aug 2012
You MUST learn french. If you do not learn french prior to coming to post then sign up for the free french classes offered by the city. - Sep 2011
Luxembourg is an amazing blend of French/German/Luxembourgish. A LOT of people speak English. I speak a little French, and I get by just fine. - Sep 2010
Minimal French is required. - Apr 2010
French is a must. - Oct 2009
