Should foreigners speak English when working as carers for the elderly?
956019
I suggest you document specific instances when the elderly had trouble communicating with the non-English speaking care giver and the results of the language barrier.\n\nThen you can report that to the Deparment of Social Services in your state as they license elderly care. So the government authorities can look into it and assess the implication of the situation. But they would need something to work so, so document and present it to them
366806
Try to talk slowly and clearly, take your time and dont panic if they can't understand UK people can be quite rude to you if you don't speak english clearly but ignore them because they probably don't speak it properly anyway
1071902
I agree with you.  Three of my grandparents were born in Europe...two in non-English speaking countries..  My mother's parents both learned to speak English.  My mother never learned how to speak their languages...German and Swedish.  \n\nYou asked, "If you love your native country so much, then why did you leave?"  To that I would add a second question...."Why don't you go back?"
937975
If you are British you dont need to speak any other language than English. The NHS is for the British people and paid for by British peoples taxes. Therefore if you are entitled to use the NHS you should be able to read and speak English. If you cant do this then hard luck and go back home where your language is spoken.
809133
try to speak english, old bean
353208
This depends a lot on the people involved. If you look at older Taiwanese politicians, they might convert to Japanese (the Japanese had control over Taiwan for 50 years, and Japanese was the only language taught in schools during that time). But when you have younger people, they might want to talk in English rather that any of their own mother tongues. My Taiwanese friend explained it once, saying it's either a show of respect for the other person - you don't want to put the other one at a disadvantage by using your own language and the other one being the only one to convert to a different one. Or it can be a clever ploy to put the other person ill at ease when it is known that one of the two people involved can't speak English as well. \nFor the record, Japanese is a very popular language among Chinese speakers, and when the two nationalities meet in a cordial, relaxing way (like tourists) the Chinese speaker might want to convert to Japanese to practice his/her own Japanese skills. That I've seen plenty of times, living in Taiwan.
235165
It depends on where you are from.  If you are from a Spanish speaking nation, no. You will be catered to for not being able to learn the language. But if you are from a country that speaks any other language other than Spanish, you are fully expected to be smart enough to know English.
13910
When you speak correct English then .... maybe.
554190
More than likely.  My parents were here about the same amount of time and they only spoke broken english and they passed without any problems.
887581
Are you speaking english?
206902
They may imply that people need to study English.
515983
This is actually true.  Foreigners learn English in school,  where grammar and vocabulary is the means of learning. They learn the language, by learning the rules (grammar). Americans speak as their parents taught them.  Education may or may not help. (I did poorly in my English classes!) We are taught, but don't necessarily learn.  \n\nLook at how are children are speaking today. Their idols are rappers and sports stars. They try to speak like gang members.  Look at how they ask and answer questions here on Yahoo! Answers!\n\nMy wife is from Asia. She got her bachelor's degree there then moved here when she was in her twenties. (She moved here as a legal immigrant, she is now a citizen)  When I met her, she had a very heavy accent.  \n\nI helped here with her accent and she went to court reporting school, which really added to her vocabulary and her listening skills. She has been working in major corporations for about 15 years now and is a vice president at a major bank.  Her (college educated) co-workers are always asking her advice on language and letter writing. I am so proud of her!  (She also kicks my butt with English!)\n\nI hope this answers your question! I know I've been rambling on.
1131734
People can speak whatever language they want.  Just don't expect the Americans who speak English to change.  I think it'd be like going to France and forcing them to speak English.
404809
Their is no way I can assure you.  Over their in England, there English is so much better than we hick Americans.  Although in Australia, their were convicts that effected there language, so maybe there messed up, too.  They're are other ways to mess up their, by the way.  Also over their in China, there not speaking English, so most people wouldn't know this question from here or their. (Not to mention telemarketers their in India).  So in conclusion, the best way to know if there incapable of knowing the differences in there language is to take to heart the words of some old English teacher crone patting you on the knee saying, "There, their now sweetie, it will be alright."
146739
Speaking English with native English speakers is the best way to go.
636498
Do you mean care assistants who look after the elderly? I'm a care assistant, and have worked in nursing homes for the last 10 years. It can be hard work, elderly people can be very demanding, often crabby and bad tempered due to their ilnesses and pain, often wanting you to do things for them immediately whether you are busy with other patients or not.\nIt is mostly a thankless job, but pretty satisfying. \nIf you do take on a job like this, you will know within a week whether it's the right job for you. It's not a job for lazy people, or for those with a weak stomach! If you've got patience, and a willingness to help people then you could be perfect for it.\nHope I helped.\n\nPeppermint- I apologise if I'm taking your answer the wrong way, but I love my job. I'm very rarely off sick, and wouldn't have been doing it for 10 years if I didn't like it. I'm just making sure that this person knows the facts before she goes for the job, as from personal experience it is not nice for anyone (patients or staff) when people come into a nursing home only to find that it's not for them.
529104
Speak English please.