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Top 12 countries with highest English proficiency
English proficiency refers to someone’s ability to communicate effectively in English. This encompasses all four key areas of language skills:
- Listening comprehension: How well you understand spoken English
- Speaking fluency: How well you can express yourself in English
- Reading comprehension: How well you understand written English
- Writing ability: How well you can write clear and grammatically correct English
There are different levels of proficiency, ranging from beginner (limited understanding and expression) to native or bilingual (equivalent fluency to a native speaker).
English proficiency is important for various reasons:
- Education: Many universities use English as the primary language of instruction.
- Employment: English proficiency is a plus for many jobs, especially those requiring international communication.
- Travel: English is widely spoken around the world, so proficiency can make traveling easier.
- Communication: English acts as a common language between people from different countries with diverse native languages.
Some country residents/citizens are more proficient in the English language than others. Below are the top 10 countries with the highest English proficiency:
1. Netherlands
The English proficiency in the Netherlands range from about 90-93%.
Levels of fluency vary among the native population and fluency also varies geographically. But in general, the Dutch speak great English.
2. Singapore
Singapore ranks first in English proficiency in Asia and second globally among 113 countries.
In the recent Education First (EF) English Proficiency 2023 Index, Singapore ranks second globally out of 113 other countries and first in Asia with the highest English proficiency.
3. Austria
4. Denmark
5. Norway
6. Sweden
7. Belgium
8. Portugal
9. South Africa
10. Germany
11. Croatia
12. Greece
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