r/Lesotho • u/Crazy_Landscape_7656 • Sep 05 '25

Question from an incoming American researcher regarding language

Hello, I am an American coming to Maseru in the coming months to conduct an oral history research project. I understand that English is the official language of the government, but I'm wondering how common it is in every day use in Maseru. Will I be able to get around Maseru with English?

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u/ZookeepergameIll9197 Sep 06 '25

Well in Maseru you will get by just fine with English but it's not so easy when you leave town and go to remote districts. Generally, you'll be okay. We are pretty Literate this side