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Old 06-05-2017, 09:31 PM #89
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Originally Posted by Livia View Post
I was required to speak German when I worked in Germany and Italian when I worked in Italy, so I have no idea where this myth has originated that Brits don't have to speak a foreign language to work abroad. If I wanted to be a barmaid in Magaluf, probably English would be enough... but professionals, or at least people who are serious, need to speak the language.
This. Working in tourist spots around the world is different to actually working within that country.
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