Should an English people living in Spain learn to speak Spanish?
there is about million english people in spain and they dont speak spanish should they learn? or they should be deported?
x_Nikkyy... not me amigo just "mio amigo"
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I think that they should learn ONE OF the Spanish languages – not necessarily Castilian, but the language that is most popularly used in the area where they live. In many areas of Spain, and in certain communities Castilian Spanish is not even widely spoken or understood – http://www.tumbit.com/blogs/541-spanish-regional-languages-for-or-against.html
if they want to me amigo!
Adios!
yes they should
No they wont have to, thanks to the USA the whole World will speak English soon.
When in Spain, do as the Spaniards do. It should be that way in all countries, even the USA. If I go to live in another country it is my duty to speak their language. Not their duty to speak mine.
Personally, if I was going to move to Spain, I’d learn Spanish, just out of courtesy.
I guess Spain could enact laws like they have in French Canada, where if you want to live there, you must speak French, but I doubt the Spanish people want to be placed in the same category as the French-Canadians.
I think it would be respectful to learn about their culture and at least a little if their langauge, think of it as how would you feel if a spanish person had no english or idea of your way of life??!!
They should definitely learn, im sick of people coming to america not speaking english now we have to press 1 for english when we call businesses and it seriously is rediculous if youre in a country where they dont speak your language, learn theirs. Its just common sense and if you dont its very insulting.
The English people living in Spain should really make an effort to learn Spanish – not just to keep the Spaniard’s happy, but to make their own lives in Spain much more enjoyable. There are so many more opportunities in life – both social and economic – being able to speak the main language where you live.
Should they be deported for not speaking Spanish? No! That’s too much. And it does take time to learn a language, especially if you’re spending most of your time hanging out in expat communities rather than integrating with the locals.
A side-note for x_Nikkyy and Jessica:
Both "me amigo" and "mio amigo" are wrong… It should be "mi amigo".
E.g. "he’s my friend" : "es mi amigo"
"mio" is used in a different way
e.g. "the book is mine" : "el libro es mio"
Yes, they should. They would not accept it at all were Spaniards in the UK not to speak English.
Then again, they often think: "It is because of us that your economy runs" so they think to have special rights.