Can I survive in Valencia if my Spanish was zero upon arrival?

[Irina_Terentieva]

Can you please give me an idea what approximate percentage of people in Valencia speak English?
Thank you!
Irina

[snieto]

Hi Irina!

Unfortunately not too many people speak english here in Valencia.
If you come for holidays, is easier to find someone who speaks english (because you will be visiting places for tourists mainly, In suppose).

But for living, it could be a bit hard.
Anyway, if you’re planning to come to Valencia and you need help with spanish, or someone to ask anything, I can definitely help you.
It will be good for me too because I need to practice english, so it will be a win - win :)

I hope to see you soon!

King regards,
Sergio

[Alvaro_MP]

Hi Irina
welcomed 1st of all, Valencia is a good choice definetly. DOn’t worry so much about the language “technical” problems. You’ll feel warn people that will somehow understand your basic question.
People here r not as stressed as Parisian´s or other capital. Let the Mediterranean flavor flow into you ;)
Enjoy