Are you planning to relocate to Europe? Or you are interested in knowing more about the languages spoken in Europe, for whatever reason that made you click on this article, I have all the information you need. There are over 200 languages spoken in Europe with 24 of them being in the European Union official languages. There is an endless list of benefits of listening and speaking more than one language. Studies have shown that people who speak more than one language have improved memory, problem-solving skills, and listening skills. Having extra language in your resume is also a great tip to get employed or get a job promotion. In this article, I have compiled a list of some of the top 5 useful languages in Europe.
1. English
English is not only the widest spoken language in Europe but also worldwide. The English language originated from the United Kingdom. Colonialism helped spread the language to most parts of the world. It is mostly associated with the United Kingdom and the United States, even though other countries have English as their original language. According to statistics, 19 out of 25 member states to the European Union speak English. The countries …