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How many languages do you speak well enough to hold a conversation in, including the language(s) you speak at home?
Number of languages spoken conversationally · Asked in 1 wave, 2018 · 1,173 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | One language | Two languages | Three languages | Four or more languages | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 74% | 21% | 3% | 1% | 1173 | ±4 | |
| 18–29 | 67% | 27% | 5% | – | 202 | ±9 | |
| 30–44 | 66% | 31% | 3% | 0% |
General Social Survey 2018 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2018 | 2018-04-12 to 2018-11-10 | face to face | 2,348 | 1,173 |
| 321 |
| ±7 |
| 45–64 | 80% | 14% | 3% | 2% | 378 | ±7 |
| 65+ | 85% | 12% | 1% | 2% | 270 | ±7 |