Afraid of language barriers? Portugal is also fluent in English!

Thankfully for both tourists and expats, Portugal is one of the best countries in the world for you to enjoy your stay, and even invest in. We say this not just because of this nation’s high safety standards, but also because of its population’s general proficiency in English.

You can comfortably establish yourself, thanks to how the English language has become commonplace among the Portuguese society. No, you will not find proficient speakers only in the Tourism sector, but also in other important fields, such as Finance, Law, and Consultancy.

In fact, the 2020 edition of the EF English Proficiency Index describes Portugal as the 7^th best country/region in the world, when it comes to the general proficiency in the global language, performing better than other European nations, such as Germany, Belgium, and France.

In spite of being a popular tourism destination for Britons, the Algarve region does not show the highest proficiency in Portugal. That national honor goes to the country’s second-largest city, Porto, followed by the second-tier cities of Coimbra and Braga. Lisbon, the capital, ranked fourth.

Published every year, the EF English Proficiency Index evaluates the English language skills of about 2.2 million adults in 100 countries and regions of the world. The list is currently lead by the Netherlands, followed by Denmark, and Finland.

At Easely Portugal we have a team of real estate and business experts looking forward to help you fulfill your investment plans. Feel free to reach us anytime. We’ll be your best gateway to live and invest in Portugal!