am i racist?

Original post by dvsndvsn

You're a snowflake that gets triggered when hearing another language.

thanks hun xx

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Elisa2000

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Original post by wsstunt002

I feel that we should give people who don't speak English and are in the UK, an unlimited fine and force them to learn English within 3 weeks or they get deported. It really grinds my testicles when I hear someone in the shop or in public not speaking English.

I understand your point, but it can be hard learning a new language in just within a few weeks. I would say at least a year or so. I had a neighbour who never spoke English and she spoke only Turkish for years. Yet, she never learnt English over 15 years.

Reply 4

HarrietHarry

Original post by wsstunt002

I feel that we should give people who don't speak English and are in the UK, an unlimited fine and force them to learn English within 3 weeks or they get deported. It really grinds my testicles when I hear someone in the shop or in public not speaking English.

so you essentially want to ban everyone who doesn't speak English from the UK? what about tourists? are they only allowed to come if they only speak English while here?
why 3 weeks to learn English? where did your arbitrary figure come from?

In essence from your views I would say yes, you are indeed racist.

Reply 5

coupdetat0

No you're not racist

you're just unequivocally demented.

Reply 6

how you think someone can learn an adequate level of english in 3 weeks is beyond me, it takes months at least to become somewhat fluent, and that's if you're really good and work very hard at it

why does it bother you so much? it's not as if you're going to be invited to join the conversation, is it?

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troll

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Original post by hxrrict

how you think someone can learn an adequate level of english in 3 weeks is beyond me, it takes months at least to become somewhat fluent, and that's if you're really good and work very hard at it

why does it bother you so much? it's not as if you're going to be invited to join the conversation, is it?

504 hours in 3 weeks plenty to learn English. If you really want to live here then you would.

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username2877554

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Original post by wsstunt002

I feel that we should give people who don't speak English and are in the UK, an unlimited fine and force them to learn English within 3 weeks or they get deported. It really grinds my testicles when I hear someone in the shop or in public not speaking English.

Unbelievable.

Reply 10

Original post by wsstunt002

504 hours in 3 weeks plenty to learn English. If you really want to live here then you would.

the absolute ridiculousness of this post alone leads me to believe this isn't a sincere thread. goodbye, troll

Reply 11

wsstunt002

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Original post by hxrrict

the absolute ridiculousness of this post leads me to believe this isn't a sincere thread. goodbye, troll

Lol, its funny how delusional you are thinking my serious opinions are trolling if I was a troll I would have been smart and posted anonymously. do you not think?

Reply 12

FickleMind

Why would you care when the whole of America and loads of other parts of the world talks English?

Reply 13

0zzu

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1) Race has nothing to do with your ability to speak a language
2) Semi-obvious troll, but I'll carry on anyway
3) How do you know people speaking another language don't know English?
4) If there are people able to live here already without speaking the language fluently, don't you think they have the right to stay?

Could you clarify the problem you have and what you think the best course of action would be?

Reply 14

bex.anne

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Did you ever study a language at GCSE or during years 7-11? Are you fluent? You really think you can learn a whole new language in a month? Lol.

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Original post by wsstunt002

Lol, its funny how delusional you are thinking my serious opinions are trolling if I was a troll I would have been smart and posted anonymously. do you not think?

well, what's more delusional than thinking someone can learn english fluently by working at it non stop for 3 weeks? what a very arbitrary number

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Reply 16

nutz99

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Original post by wsstunt002

I feel that we should give people who don't speak English and are in the UK, an unlimited fine and force them to learn English within 3 weeks or they get deported. It really grinds my testicles when I hear someone in the shop or in public not speaking English.

So on that basis do you think it would be fair for all the Brits living in Spain (or any other EU country) to become a fluent speaker in their language.

How can we deport anyone who is actually here legally - from Poland for example. I can't exactly see the EU being ok with that :laugh:

Reply 17

Original post by nutz99

So on that basis do you think it would be fair for all the Brits living in Spain (or any other EU country) to become a fluent speaker in their language.

agreed, it probably "grinds the testicles" of some spaniards when they hear british pensioners speaking english

Reply 18

RogerOxon

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Original post by wsstunt002

I feel that we should give people who don't speak English and are in the UK, an unlimited fine and force them to learn English within 3 weeks or they get deported. It really grinds my testicles when I hear someone in the shop or in public not speaking English.

An unlimited fine, and three weeks to learn a new language, and / or deportation. Are you trying to sound unreasonable?

How much would you fine the British that can't handle basic grammar or spelling? Unfair innit ..

I do agree that immigrants should want to learn the language of their new home.

Reply 19

wsstunt002

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