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    A question for you guys here

    Is the phils the only english speaking country in asia. Or is it south east asia?


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    Its an official language in Singapore and widely spoken in Malaysia


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    ... and Hong Kong
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    ..and India. (If you can understand what they're saying )


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    There aren't any english speaking countries there as a first language of course. Not sure how advanced they really are towards the goal, but it's encouraged to learn english in Korea. You'll notice many dvds from Korea have some menus in english. Doesn't make it english speaking, just something they want to encourage the knowledge of.

    Quite well known in Thailand as well - maybe encouraged by wanting to cater towards Aussie tourists


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    I find one can often make oneself understood in Australia, also.

    If you count pidgin English, then include Papua New Guinea (genuine sample - flight safety card in Air Nuigini Airbus ... "Supos bulwas im buggerup, ere wot you do..." ("bulwas" =- fixed wing aircraft ; helicopter = "bigfella Mixmaster bilong Jesus Christ"!)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Win2Win View Post
    ... and Hong Kong
    not all... when my husband and I visited Hong Kong, we're surprised! they can't understand us..


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    Philippines is the best english speaking country in asia...


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    It's certainly got the best women.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhose View Post
    Philippines is the best english speaking country in asia...
    Definitely
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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    It's certainly got the best women.
    three thumbs up graham..


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    Quote Originally Posted by CBM View Post
    ..I find one can often make oneself understood in Australia, also....


    And US
    Canada? well depends


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    It's certainly got the best women.
    With its share of neurotic


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    At my age, I'm prepared to accept neurotic...as part of the (young and gorgeous) package.

    Besides which, being slightly deaf and a little barmy....most of it goes over my head these days.


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    That will wear thin..I promise


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    My fiancee (Mercedes) seems to be the calm type.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    My fiancee (Mercedes) seems to be the calm type.
    She has to be to put up with you.


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    True.



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    no comment about what country in asia speaks better english............
    for me it all depends on the level of education.


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    Papa New Guinea and Pakistan.


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    Is the phils the only english speaking country in asia. Or is it south east asia?
    I take it the answer is a big NO then thanks guys.


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    I did a course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL a few years ago. So I discovered that in Thailand they teach English in many if not all of their schools (as long as they can afford an English Teacher). A lot of British people work out there as English teachers in the schools, from nursery to university level and also at business level. It is evident that although they have their own national language, that English is a pretty big 2nd language.


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    I've got my TEFL cert too.

    I used to teach English in Hong Kong in between 'proper' jobs.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    I've got my TEFL cert too.

    I used to teach English in Hong Kong in between 'proper' jobs.


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    I take it the answer is a big NO then thanks guys.
    yeah! Asian countries know's how to speak in english..


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    That explains why they have to take the english test.


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