canadian_in_ghentHi. I am moving to Brussels next month, a bit worried. Can you live in Brussels without knowing any Dutch or French? I want to know which language is actually used in casual daily interactions like talking to cafe staff or asking for directions, rather than just the official status. It sounds sooo difficult to navigate everything.
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NotSoSure_92Yeah u can survive with just English in the center because most people speak it well here ! but u will struggle with the paperwork and making real friends if u dont learn French or Dutch. In the city center French is definitely the one u need for the local shops and cafes
wafflelover882It might be hard to get a good job in the region though because many employers still require Dutch ...
garden_teacher_70That is true! It takes many years to actually integrate well though, even if u learn the basics quickly 🌷
been_there_done_thatI find that whenever I try to speak French, the locals just switch to English immediately... which makes it impossible to practice!