They should learn English
Published Date:
02 May 2008
By Submitted Copy
It's very commendable that the UK Fire Service and the South Yorkshire firefighters in particular should undertake a 12 weeks intensive language course in Spanish and Urdu so that every member of the public should be able to access prevention schemes (Dinnington & Maltby Guardian, 11th April) – no doubt at public expense.
I can’t help wondering if those Spanish & Urdu speaking members of the public are taking the trouble to attend their local tech to learn the mother tongue of their adopted country – English?
This is, after all, still an English speaking nation, I believe.
I was brought up to believe, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’.
I speak as one who has lived in two other countries during my time on this earth and I took the trouble to learn their mother tongue to better integrate into their community.
It really is not that difficult, it merely requires a little effort and should surely be a basic requirement of entry.
Humph
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The full article contains 172 words and appears in Worksop Guardian newspaper.
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Last Updated:
29 April 2008 4:53 PM
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Source:
Worksop Guardian
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Location:
Worksop
