French and Tahitian are the official languages, but English is spoken and understood in tourist areas. Brushing up on a few basic French phrases and learning Tahitian greetings are appreciated.

English is spoken fairly widely (German and Hungarian are the main languages). The reception area of the apartment and the dentist both speak good English. We have had no problems making ourselves understood, restaurant waiters, taxi drivers etc. in general speak some English.

Yes, English is one of the official languages of communication, however there are at least nine (9) other Micronesian languages and dialects spoken throughout the FSM.

The English language is spo?ken mainly by young Bulgari?ans, whilst people in their 40s or 50s will probably under?stand what you are saying but be unable to reply (if you need to ask directions in the street you'd do better to ask a teen?ager then an old lady). Shop assistants in seaside resorts generally speak good English as it is an essential requirement for this kind of work; however, spoken English is not at all common amongst bureaucracy staff, train or bus cashiers and policemen.

People in certain bars and restaurants speak some English, but as this area is "real Spain" with less concession to tourism than the Costa del Sol, for example, most of the locals speak a limited amount of English.

Yes. Spanish is the national language but many Panamanians speak English, especially those working in the service industries. It has been reported that of all of Panama, Bocas has the largest English speaking population. Yes. As the developer, we do not offer the financing privately but we have received commitments from a number of banks in Panama to provide mortgages for our clients. The process is similar to that of the USA as Panamanian banks offer very similar financial products.

The word incorrigible is an adjective. An incorrigible person or behaviour is bad and impossible to change or improve, but in a humourous way.

French and Tahitian are the official languages, but English is spoken in virtually all tourist locations.

Language is not a problem and English is widely spoken in East Africa. In the tour industry some of the guides also have added languages learnt in the local institutes. These are colleges put up to help cater for the wide safari industry.

Major languages and language groups recorded in Cambridge in 2000 include Spanish (5.2%), French, including Haitian Creole (4.6%), Chinese (4.0%) and Portuguese (3.2%). In 1999 public school families spoke over 60 different languages at home.

Yes. Most managers speak English well enough to communicate effectively. However, if you have problems after we have found accommodation for you, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to help.

In Kenya, with over 40 ethnic languages, the official national language is Swahili, though English is spoken throughout the country. And in Tanzania, with 120 different tribes with as many languages, both Kiswahili and English are the official languages. An English speaker should not encounter any problems in being able to communicate. Q17: What if something happens and I require immediate medical attention? We recommend a temporary membership to The Flying Doctor's Society of Africa.

No, but international students must hold the equivalent of an American university baccalaureate (B.A.) and be fluent in both written and spoken English. International applicants who are not natives of English-speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in time for the score to be included with the completed application. Exam information is available from TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151 or ETS.

The general standard of English is exceptionally high among IT, technology and science graduates. This is because it's the second language for the majority of Russian graduates, is widely taught in schools and the subject of considerable private study, plus information technology is a world-wide language in its own right.

ANSWER: Although Spanish is the native language, most resorts will have individuals who speak English.

These tests are required of all candidates for visa issuance. TOEFL is a written examination. A minimum test score of 540 for written or 207 for computerized is required. TSE is an audio-based examination. A minimum test score of 50 is required.

You'll find a list of the languages' "top-ten" in our FAQ (question 2). If you're interested in reading more about the world's languages you can go to the Questions and Answers about Language where you'll start by clicking on Language Facts then go on to Languages of the World.