I wanted to post some of my thoughts on bringing a woman to the US that does not speak english. I went to the FSU twice with bad luck before I decided to try latin america. So my post is applicable to any person that does not know the language of the country they are moving to.
My wife has been in the US for two months now. She is a great lady but speaks very little english. This has caused a lot of hardships for her. She was used to being an independent woman who did not need to ask for anything, especially a man.
Now, she is in a new city, new language, her friends are far away, I'm at work all day, etc. She has started to take english classes from the local college here but as you all know, learning a new language is not easy. She was used to having a good job in Venezuela and feels like she will have to start all over again because of her english level. I do speak spanish and we can communicate. My children do not and they must communicate through a little english and a little spanish and a lot of gestures.
So all you guys that are corresponding with a lady that does not know your language well. She will have extra challenges when she gets to your country. Do not forget that. This is something I should not have glossed over when I brought her here.
Well said, people underestimate the hardship that can ensue, if there is no common language.
If a guy visits his fsu girl for the first time, for a few days, it isn't such a hassle, but when she tries to apply for her visa and requires his details etc, it can be a massive problem, especiaaly when they are back in there repective countries,
also my friend married a girl who spoke very little English, it nearly split them, he soon got irritated, with her not understanding him, and in England we talk louder if people don't understand us (as if this will help!) so she thought he was shouting at her.
I had a girlfriend for a month when I was in Colombia. I used the computer to translate (lots) things - even intimate things. :)
Yes, it's going to be difficult for her if she is already here and doesn't speak much English. I think you can help by learning her own language. Otherwise she is gonna feel a bit pressured I would think, but it's not a relationship ender apparently. Just a nuisance... albeit an important one to overcome.