[Airwinger]

duly noted, and thanks for clearing that up for me, but one still has to be able to read signs etc....
I just could not see myself in another country trying to live without a good working knowledge of the language. And to be honest, it must be tough to do, but again, learn the language, hell lessons can be found free.

[CitizenM]

I knew a woman who came here from Israel. She spoke no English when she arrived, but had school-aged children who spoke it as they learned it in school. However, to learn English she watched TV constantly, especially the soap operas, LOL. She would write down things she heard and then her children would help her with pronunciations and meanings of words.

In less than a year she spoke and read well enough that she could pass a driver's test in English, read all the road signs, converse well with neighbors, etc. All it took was DESIRE! She did not want special consideration, she wanted to be proud of herself and her accomplishment.

That is what most of these people who expect us and the government to make exceptions for them are lacking. They are lazy, and want to be pampered because we allow it.

[commish]

I just could not see myself in another country trying to live without a good working knowledge of the language. And to be honest, it must be tough to do, but again, learn the language, hell lessons can be found free.

Agree. While I never learned to speak german fluently, I made sure I knew enough of the language to read simple instructions, etc. and I could speak well enough to order dinner, ask directions, and get my face slapped by extremely beautiful ladies. hehee