However, a separate European Commission study, the first European Survey on Language Competences, highlights that there is a gap between aspirations and reality when it comes to foreign language skills in practice: tests carried out among teenage pupils in 14 European countries show that only 42% are competent in their first foreign language and just 25% in their second.
Euroopa Komisjoni korraldatud esimese Euroopa keeleoskuse uuringu kohaselt on soovide ja tegelikkuse vahel siiski suur lõhe – testiti 14 Euroopa riigi noorukeid ja selgus, et ainult 42% valdab tegelikult oma esimest võõrkeelt ja ainult 25% oma teist võõrkeelt.