Statistic of the Day: Only 34% of Romanians know a foreign language at conversational level

Key Points:

• Only 34% of Romanians can hold a conversation in a foreign language, according to a new Eurobarometer survey. This is the lowest percentage in the EU, followed by Poland with 33%.

• The vast majority of Europeans (86%) believe that everyone should speak at least one foreign language.

• The survey highlights the growing importance of linguistic diversity in improving cultural understanding, economic opportunities, and social cohesion in Europe.

• Despite the positive attitudes towards multilingualism, the survey also shows that there is still a significant gap between the ideal and the reality.
  

Overall, the article suggests that there is a need for more investment in language education in Romania in order to improve the country's foreign language skills.

Source: https://informatia-zilei.ro/doar-34-dintre-romani-stiu-o-limba-straina-la-nivel-conversational/