Luxembourgish is the national language of Luxembourg since 1984. Of course, it existed long before that. Today, along with German and French, it is also on of its administrative languages. The Luxembourgish language is a blend of Germanic roots with French influences.

If you are here, it means you see value in learning Luxembourgish. That's awesome.

Luxembourg is such an international place that you can survive without speaking or understanding one word of Luxembourgish. That's both good and bad. As an expat or foreigner that want to work in Luxembourg and build a life, this comfort comes with a high price: It is harder to feel the need to learn Luxembourgish.

There is a difference between need and want. People who want to apply for citizenship need to learn Luxembourgish. Other than that, do you NEED Luxembourgish to live in Luxembourg? The unfortunate short answer is no. However, do you WANT to learn Luxembourgish? You have to answer this for yourself. LetzLingo is here to help those who want to learn Luxembourgish.

1. Connect with locals

Speaking Luxembourgissh allows you to better integrate into the community. Build stronger relationship not only with your neighbours, but also with your local baker or butcher.

2. Cultural immersion

Luxembourg is filled with interesting traditions customs and heritage. By knowing the language, you will gain a deeper understanding of those aspects.

3. Carreer oportunities

Luxembourg is an international place and in the heart of Europe. Demonstrating multilingual skills can greatly enhance your job prospects in both, private and public sector.

Even if you are here for 5 years and never learned Luxembourgish, it's never too late to start. As everything in Luxembourg can be done using another language than Luxembourgish, the opportunties to practice are slim.

LetzLingo is a casual way to discover Luxembourgish and get regular exposure to the language. By supporting French, German and Portuguese, LetzLingo is ideal for foreigners who speak another language.