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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 | |
| Northeast | 66% | 22% | 9% | 2% | 176 | ±10 | |
| Midwest |
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 |
| 83% |
| 13% |
| 3% |
| 1% |
| 259 |
| ±8 |
| South | 78% | 19% | 2% | 1% | 478 | ±6 |
| West | 68% | 31% | 2% | – | 260 | ±8 |