However, all Nordics who went to school after WWII speak excellent English. He had us learning words, which we spelled and repeated out loud. We all laughed so hard the first time, we had to sing it again. The Nordics' generous welfare system is to blame. No one need go hungry or without shelter.
Medical services are free for the elderly.
Education is free also, even college students only have to pay for their books. If you are wondering about beating the system, in most Nordic countries, everybody's tax returns can be held up to public scrutiny. Otherwise, I felt everything was reasonably priced. One percent of their gross income goes to the Lutheran Church. In Scandinavia, everyone has been Lutheran by birthright.