At highschool we learn English, German and French. But today the Chinese language is increasing popularity.
Currently more and more elementary en highschool are becomming dual-languageschools (Dutch/English).
As a small countrie like the Netherland, our big neighbours doesn't speak Dutch. So we learn the language of our neigbours Germany, UK and France.
Yes, most Dutch people speak English reasonably well, and a few speak it well enough to be mistaken for native speakers of English.
Yes, most do. Usually they speak Dutch, English and German or French.
No, they speak Dutch!
But more than 90% have learned English as second language and they are able to communicate in the English language if required.
Reasonably well... Although many might think they do but they really don't. I've heard some seriously horrible English (Dunglish) in the Netherlands.
@Kevin: Very few Dutch people speak any French. Maybe you have them confused with the Belgians.
Yes - and very elegantly
