do you speak english in swiss german

In Switzerland, there are four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Swiss German, also known as Alemannic or Schwiizerdütsch, is a dialect of German that is spoken by about 60% of the population, primarily in the northern, eastern, and central parts of the country.

While Swiss German is the predominant language in many parts of Switzerland, English is not typically used as a primary means of communication in informal settings, such as with family and friends, in rural areas where Swiss German is spoken.

However, in more formal situations, such as in business, education, tourism, and government, English is widely used as a second language. Many Swiss people, particularly in the service industry, speak English as a second language, especially in cities like Zurich, Bern, and Geneva.

In addition, many Swiss Germans, particularly younger people and those in the education system, study English as a second language, so they may speak English with varying degrees of fluency.

To answer your question, while some Swiss Germans may speak English, it is not the primary language used in everyday life in areas where Swiss German is spoken. Nevertheless, English is widely used as a second language in more formal situations and among the younger population.

Some notable percentage of swiss people who do speak English:

* 45% can converse in English ( according to EF English Proficiency Index 2020)
* 61% of 15-24-year-olds can converse in English (EF English Proficiency Index 2020)
* 73% of those in higher education can converse in English

This means 1 in 2, or, nearly 4 in 10 can speak the language