Well Squirrel, which of the languages of the 14 other EU nations should I learn then, bearing in mind that whichever one I choose will be understood in only one or two states. Or perhaps I should just stick to English, as thats the secondary language being taught in every other EU state. Why waste time learning a language like Dutch or Danish (or even German) when most people in these countries have an excellent command of the English language. Besides, an inability to speak French would probably only be one of many obstacles to employment by Air France.