In this video I ask people in the Netherlands how the Dutch learn English so well. As I talk with people I uncover 4 main reasons. At the end of the video I also get the perspective of a foreigner who lives in the Netherlands and who uses English to communicate with the Dutch.

P.S. The Netherlands having the best non-native English skills is based on the English Proficiency Index study by EF Education First. They're a big international organization which focuses on language and culture exchange.

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There are a few reasons why the Dutch might be considered the best non-native English speakers in the world. For one, the Netherlands has a long history of trade and cultural exchange with English-speaking countries, which has helped to foster a general understanding and appreciation of the English language among Dutch people.

Additionally, the Dutch educational system places a strong emphasis on language learning, and English is one of the compulsory subjects taught in Dutch schools. As a result, most Dutch people have a very good command of English.

Finally, the Netherlands is a relatively small country, which means that people from different regions and backgrounds are often in close contact with one another and need to be able to communicate effectively in order to get by in daily life. This encourages the use of a common language like English as a way to communicate with a wide range of people.

The Dutch language and English are similar enough that the Dutch can easily understand English. The main difference is that Dutch uses more compound words and has a more complex grammar.

The written article: https://culturecompass.tv/video/why-d...

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00:00 Intro
00:08 Reason 1
00:52 Reason 2
01:19 Reason 3
01:28 Reason 4
03:50 Q: Living in the Netherlands with just English?
04:36 Q: Foreigner experience with the Dutch?

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