The Netherlands a great destination for travellers, as the majority of the population can communicate in english at a fluent levels. Expats can feel comfortable that If they speak to people in English, they will respond in English. However, most Dutch native speakers would still prefer to communicate in Dutch, as well as most government departments use Dutch in their formal documents. Given this, most long term visitors and immigrants, will look to learn a good level of Dutch for integration, as well as to open more opportunities in employment and their social lives.