Libreville - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
French helps enormously. Few places have English menus and services are rarely provided in English (even most of the Embassy facilities workers use primarily French). Most of the housekeepers/nannies have varying levels of English though. The Embassy provides French classes. - Oct 2020
Almost no one speaks English in the city. You will need to learn basic French to get around at all. - Jul 2014
Very little English is spoken. You need French! - Oct 2013
French is spoken exclusively. If you want to be comfortable and function outside of your home, you need some French. - Apr 2012
There is little to no English, so French is a definite asset. - Aug 2011
Lots. French is necessary. - Jul 2010
