Quote Originally Posted by TC
For whatever reason, I have also found that Germans are particularly adept at speaking English. Perhaps it is the education system, perhaps the culture, or perhaps the nature of US/UK/German relations over the last 50 years; maybe it's a combination of all three. Regardless, I find that Germans speak English far better than any other nationality.
I would say it's because both languages are close: for instance, house, and Hause. Storm, and Sturm. And there are plenty more examples.

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