"American" (USA), and it has always been my belief that if you are going to move to a foreign country and live there, that you should at least master the native language(s) of your new home country, BEFORE you do any re-locating.

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English. I am more offended by English speakers who can not put together an intelligible sentence, than I am non English speakers who do not know the language. Both, however, would find themselves better served if they spoke the language.

English (USA). I'm more offended that people who don't speak english can get jobs over people who do speak english.

English.

It doesn't bother me much, as I'm not exposed to it often. I attend a college where there are many international students, and most of them are fluent in both English and their native languages.

It offends me when they've been here for a number of years and don't even attempt to learn the language. Much of that is the fault of the government for making it so easy for them not to have to learn.

English. Most everyone here can't speak it. Immigrants who actually took the time to learn English speak it much better than those born here.

English. It doesnt offend me as such, but it is kinda annoying sometimes...I think if you're gonna move somewhere you should at least make an effort to learn the language, or at least hang out with people who speak it so they can help you :)

can you even legally live here before passing an english test? i thought that was part of the citizenship test. as for illegal immigrants, i dont think they should live here at all

I agree that before you come, kno0w enough of the language to be understood.

Too many times I have gone to Fed offices and they have translators of several different languages. Some of them are paid VERY well and maybe once a month do they really do anything!

I think it's great we are "The melting Pot" but this includes a bit of understanding you follow the countrys ways. I'd do the same if I was heading south or to the east or such..

Nothing worse then having an emergency and not knowing who or what to say!

I honor anyone who has the courage to move to a foreign land and try to acclimatize themselves to a new way of life. If they do not learn the language, it is way more to their detriment than my own. They are limiting themselves and neglecting many opportunities. The only time it affects me is if I have to communicate with them which is not very often. Anyone that attempts to learn a second language should be respected since most of us can't even speak English correctly here any longer.