Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Residing in a foreign land where a new

language

is required from

one

can be very problematic. I totally agree with

this

because

language

is a crucial aspect of communication and as

such

is required in exchange of goods and services as well as in places of work. There will be issues in buying and selling.

This

means that even if

one

has sufficient fund for the wanted goods, there

need

Suggestion

needs

to be an understanding between the parties involved. In the event of

language

barrier, business becomes difficult. Even when done, the foreigner feels cheated because of the inability to express himself.

For example

, in the 2002 Christians' pilgrimage to Jerusalem, it was reported that most Chinese Christians complained of exploitation in the markets.

This

was because, they paid whatever amount of money the seller showed them. They could not bargain as they could neither speak Hebrew, Arabic nor English.

Thus

Suggestion

This

poor communication causes marketing challenges.

In addition

, people feel discriminated because job seeking can be very difficult. Most works in foreign lands need

one

to be able to speak the

language

. People who are unable to do so may remain unemployed or get work

that is

below their qualification.

For instance

, non German speaking doctors cannot practice in Germany.

This

is because of the difficulty in conveying information between the physician and patients. Most end up working as cleaners where much communication is not necessary.

Therefore

, irrespective of

one

's academic degree, job satisfaction in a land where

foreign

Suggestion

a foreign language

language

is required seems unattainable. Affected persons feel prejudiced. In conclusion, living in a place with a dialect different from that of the individuals can cause issues in business transactions and limit their employment opportunities in

such

areas.

Hence

,

effort

Suggestion

efforts

should be made to learn the new tongue or the help of an interpreter sought after, as the case may be.