2006-09-21 22:49:29 · 36 answers · asked by hog4ubaby 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I think they should be able to speak basic English - to be able to manage to communicate. Or, they should show that they have the ability and dedication to learn our language, and then they should stick to that. I think it is an unfair drain on our resources having to fund interpreters in hopsitals, driving lessons, schools and such. I don't think this is a racist view - I think its wonderful having people from other cultures here, but we all need to be able to communitcate, there has to be one language that we all speak.
2006-09-21 22:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
Well it helps to speak the lingo. How else are you going to receive any help that you might need? It doesnt have to be good, lets face it how many English people speak a second language? All the immigrants that come into England are bilingual no matter how sparse the spoken language fluency is.
If they are required to speak good English then lets have all the English that emigrate to foreign countires also have the same requirements lets see how far that would take them
2006-09-21 23:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Foxy D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the English public cant speak good English!! Anyone going to live in England who learn how to speak the language proper will still struggle to work out what you are talking about.
2006-09-21 22:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tam 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes yes yes. That is one of my pet hates, what ever country you go to you should respect that language and make an effort. I hate people who come to england and have been here years and still don't know how to speak our language. Ignorance thats the word.
2006-09-22 02:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by shelz042000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES - without a doubt.
Why would anyone want to live in a country that they cannot survive in - as in they couldn't organise fundamental things like shopping, banking, paying bills. It would be sooooo frustrating to not be able to get help when needed due to a communcation problem.
Not only that but to be able to work in England they would need to communicate with English speaking people for pretty much any job.
2006-09-21 22:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by barneyboomagoo 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you live in a country you have to make an effort to master the basics of the language. I intend moving to France and am learning French. I do not expect my french neighbours or local authority to translate everything for me - neither should non-english speakers in english-speaking countries.
2006-09-21 23:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by intelligent_observer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that would be good. At very least, speaking SOME English should be a requirement. It is hardly conducive to racial harmony when people have lived here for years, yet have not bothered to learn the language.
2006-09-21 23:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should learn that the country is Britain and includes others than the English, including the Welsh who have their own non-English language. Think before you open your mouth!
2006-09-22 03:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by neilcam2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many of us with English as a first language also speak well in a second?
No they should have survival English and not be allowed in without it.
2006-09-21 23:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes but why should they when the government are so willing to accommodate them by providing interpreter every step pf the way. It pisses me off. when i'm at work I can't help anyone because no one speaks english then I have to wait for an interpreter which wastes time money and resources.
2006-09-22 01:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so, and if they can't already speak good English then they should be willing to learn - it's already a language spoken by millions across the world, so it'll only prove to be beneficial to people in the long run.
2006-09-21 22:57:46 · answer #11 · answered by squirrellondon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋