What about Ulster Scots...if PP is going to be pedantic about it, you should be learning it when you visit Northern Ireland.
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you sound like someone from 'clare in the community'
Ooooh!
 | ~Lee~  Member | Today at 20:41 |
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it's a very difficult language to learn, but if Eamonn is speaking it to you, you should pick it up with him. It's a brilliant idea. I'd love to send Finn to one. While we're on the subject of the aul Gaeilge, did you hear about Gerry Adams becoming a Baron?
I did do it at school Temps so have a basic grasp but given that was decades years ago it would be easier to learn with him,truth be told I know I'll be really proud when he is able to chat away in it.
Adams a baron now please don't go there,he'll be getting knighted next.
It'll all come back to ya Lee. As soon as you hear it all again you'll be flyin.
pmsl knew the Adams bit would get ya
We cannot force anyone to learn a language.However I think that we ( or any country) should not go out of our way to translate public notices/services into other languages.
Also children should be taught in the language of that country. What they do in their own home is up to their family but schools should teach in the mother tongue. IMO
Also children should be taught in the language of that country. What they do in their own home is up to their family but schools should teach in the mother tongue. IMO
 | Moonbeams (JJB52) Member | Today at 20:42 |
The spanish are great, they'll always help you out. The only problem is when they try their school English on you that they haven't spoken in about 20 years. It'd be like me going to Spiddal and trying to speak to the locals
I remember one summer sitting on the bus home, listening to all the chatter when two girls behind me starting speaking in Irish ( I love listening to it) the whole bus went quiet trying to listen in and figure out what they were saying.
I try and hide when my 10 year old nephew takes out his Irish homework.
I love the earwigging bit. We all do it, try and see how good we are and delighted when you pick out the odd 'agus'
I remember one summer sitting on the bus home, listening to all the chatter when two girls behind me starting speaking in Irish ( I love listening to it) the whole bus went quiet trying to listen in and figure out what they were saying.
I try and hide when my 10 year old nephew takes out his Irish homework.
I love the earwigging bit. We all do it, try and see how good we are and delighted when you pick out the odd 'agus' 
noooooooooo
'we' dont own the world
we dont
no-one does
whats happened is we've cultivated a space/cultivated a space by invaders etc..
and we're not a huge country
but we've now got a country that can provide stuff
but not for everyone
otherwise we'd sink
and we're sinking..
'we' dont own the world
we dont
no-one does
whats happened is we've cultivated a space/cultivated a space by invaders etc..
and we're not a huge country
but we've now got a country that can provide stuff
but not for everyone
otherwise we'd sink
and we're sinking..
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if you own a rabbit-its your year and all the best
I think if you are going to move to any country where the language will not be predominantly English then you might have a bit of a problem going about your day to day business anyway? Especially if you're planning on setting up a business or working.
I also think it's polite that European countries with high English speaking tourist footfall take the time to try and learn English and make an attempt to converse with English speakers when you go on holiday, cos they don't have to but at least they try (plus it makes good business sense). (I'd imagine that there are dedicated second-language people in various establishments in the UK to accommodate foreign tourists too, mind).
Should it be compulsory? Nah. But it's polite and even a few words to get you by is a sensible option. (IMHYCO)
 | slimfern Member | Today at 20:54 |
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Phrase books aren't that expensive Slim
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We're on two different wave lengths Slim. You're talking about refugees/asylum seekers/those who feel forced to leave, which I already said I wouldn't expect to learn a language.
I'm talking about Joe Bloggs who decides to move to Germany from the UK without bothering to learn the language.
Yes, some people can be very rude. It's a sad state of affairs. 
karma
youre agreeing with the poster
and so do i
kung hei fat choi
blimey
i maybe a litle worse for wear lol
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youre agreeing with the poster
and so do i
kung hei fat choi
blimey
i maybe a litle worse for wear lol
x
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And there she is defending PP I should have put a bet on. It's as sure as the sun rising in the east. No matter what PP says, Croc defends it. Funny that...
I thought you were a newbie
'Cupcake'...
I'm so glad I've made such an impression on you in your short time here (I only saw your name for the first time here tonight) that you know what i 'always' do!
I'm truly flattered.
I'm so glad I've made such an impression on you in your short time here (I only saw your name for the first time here tonight) that you know what i 'always' do!
I'm truly flattered.
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karma youre agreeing with the poster and so do i kung hei fat choi blimey i maybe a litle worse for wear lol x
Wish that was my excuse 
I actually partially agree with the theory 
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It'll all come back to ya Lee. As soon as you hear it all again you'll be flyin. pmsl knew the Adams bit would get ya.
I wish I shared your optimism Temps, but then again I'm fluent at bullpooh so hopefully Irish should be ok,wow will I be multi-lingual then?
I cannot bear Adams,bucky bearded git.
I wish I shared your optimism Temps, but then again I'm fluent at bullpooh so hopefully Irish should be ok,wow will I be multi-lingual then?I cannot bear Adams,bucky bearded git.
anyway
i honestly mean it
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone
may all your dreams come true
and i hope you acheive everything you have ever wanted
if it dont come naturally
then TRY
it works
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i honestly mean it
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone
may all your dreams come true
and i hope you acheive everything you have ever wanted
if it dont come naturally
then TRY
it works
x
Im confused by Cupcake
Haven't PP and Croc had many a disagreement on here before? Who is Cupcake?
The thing is, I'm hoping to go to Hong Kong and the rest of South East Asia to teach English. Does that mean I would cause a split in the space time continuum?
Haven't PP and Croc had many a disagreement on here before? Who is Cupcake?
The thing is, I'm hoping to go to Hong Kong and the rest of South East Asia to teach English. Does that mean I would cause a split in the space time continuum?
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The thing is, I'm hoping to go to Hong Kong and the rest of South East Asia to teach English. Does that mean I would cause a split in the space time continuum?
Nah. You'd probably just cause another ruck on here mate.
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kung hei fat choi
Oooooh! Its close isn't it?
When is it this year?
*gets excited about red envelopes*
Nah. You'd probably just cause another ruck on here mate.
IT WAS A HEAT OF THE MOMENT THING!!!
IT WAS A HEAT OF THE MOMENT THING!!!
anyway
i honestly mean it
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone
may all your dreams come true
and i hope you acheive everything you have ever wanted
if it dont come naturally
then TRY
it works
x
Aww...... Pirate. Thats a lovely sentiment. Thankyou.xx
i honestly mean it
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone
may all your dreams come true
and i hope you acheive everything you have ever wanted
if it dont come naturally
then TRY
it works
x
Aww...... Pirate. Thats a lovely sentiment. Thankyou.xx
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Haven't PP and Croc had many a disagreement on here before?
Well, that's what I was thinking too.
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The thing is, I'm hoping to go to Hong Kong and the rest of South East Asia to teach English. Does that mean I would cause a split in the space time continuum?
Hong Kong don't count
My FIL speaks cantonese, but my husband only knows the odd phrase here & there, and can usually get the jist of a conversation.. You can get by fine with just English (cos of its history)..
you will get ripped off silly if you can't understand the lingo though
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IT WAS A HEAT OF THE MOMENT THING!!!
You wanna drop that analogy my dear, that's how babies are made! *wags finger*
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anyway i honestly mean it HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone may all your dreams come true and i hope you acheive everything you have ever wanted if it dont come naturally then TRY it works
| slimfern Member | Today at 21:05 |
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We're on two different wave lengths Slim.
I don't think we are Temps - it is a humans right to be & speak how they want ! Good manners to learn but is not compulsory!________________________________
So if some one from the UK moves to Germany, they should expect the Germans to speak English to them because they've a right to be and speak how they want? I don't think so
It is polite and very useful to be able to speak some of the language of the Eujropean country you visit...having said that, my German is execrable....but I give it a go anyway.
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it is a humans right to be & speak how they want !
That is true and fair enough Slim but how are people who do not speak the mother tongue of the country supposed to access services.For example shopping, reading road signs, asking for help... and then accessing emergency services. How are they supposed to get a job if they cannot speak a word of the language?
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So if some one from the UK moves to Germany, they should expect the Germans to speak English to them because they've a right to be and speak how they want? I don't think so
If everyone who'd came here had learned Irish I wouldn't be panicking about having to learn it for the sake of my grandchildren,.
lol
cheers lee
a crap joke coming up..
4 swedish popstars walked into ABBA..
think about it..
cheers lee
a crap joke coming up..
4 swedish popstars walked into ABBA..
think about it..
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So if some one from the UK moves to Germany, they should expect the Germans to speak English to them because they've a right to be and speak how they want? I don't think so
No! I don't expect the Germans to speak English - but it is up to the immigrant if they so chose to learn the native tongue! Lee...I must go into town tomorrow and demand folk to speak to me in Irish It'll be a quiet afternoon
The thing with our nation is that when we get foreigners visiting us we kinda expect them to speak English and when we go abroad we expect them to understand us. Which I don't think is right If you're emigrating on even visiting a foreign country then you should have a degree in their language....or at least a G.C.S.E
If you're emigrating on even visiting a foreign country then you should have a degree in their language....or at least a G.C.S.E 
I don't think it should be compulsory, there are always going to be exceptional circumstances and it would turn into a bureaucratic nightmare. It's also too controlling for my liking.
Should be encouraged though, especially when you think of things like emergency medical situations.
Should be encouraged though, especially when you think of things like emergency medical situations.
The thing with our nation is that when we get foreigners visiting us we kinda expect them to speak English and when we go abroad we expect them to understand us. Which I don't think is right
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Agreed it's a bit arrogant of us as a nation isn't it?
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Agreed it's a bit arrogant of us as a nation isn't it?