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Population of Medellin

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Kenby1
  7/14/2014 16:55 EST

How many people live in Medellin? Is there many English speaking people there?

briloop
  7/15/2014 09:08 EST

Medellin population: 2.3M in the city, 3.5M metro area, according to Wikipedia.

English speakers: It is difficult to find native Colombians who speak English, even in the largest cities like Bogota and Medellin. It's been my experience that the Colombians who speak English are found in touristy areas and areas frequented by ex-pats. You are more likely to find an English speaking Colombian if he or she is well-educated and in a professional occupation.

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Andresen
  7/15/2014 11:09 EST

I've only been here in Medellin for 18 months but I've observed more and more of the young university educated are learning English. Not sure if it's required of certain majors or only certain schools.

For example, on a metro bus my Spanish teacher told me I was standing next to a beautiful woman. When I saw her blush I told him to be careful because she understood English. Later she got off at the University of Antioquia.

I could relate other examples.

OLDGRINGO51
  7/19/2014 22:38 EST

Its true, there is not much English in Medellin, for that matter in all of Colombia. To my surprise I have encountered more taxi cab drivers who speak good English as opposed to professional people. I think it is important to convey to everyone you meet a little English, that way those who speak English will have the opportunity to converse.

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