Lyon - 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?
Alot. This was, by far, my biggest struggle. Lyon is not Paris. It is a really conservative French city and you need to know French. I found very few people spoke English and even if they do, they tended to be too shy to use it. I struggled alot, tried my best with the high school French I had, but had to rely on bi-lingual friends to help with with anything complex like taxes, etc. For everyday shopping, eating out, it wasn't a huge deal as there is little in terms of casual conversation exchanged. - Jun 2011
