I think that goes for _any_ country you move to. Yes, in many places you can get by just learning "please", "thank-you", and basic numbers. But learning a lan

I think that goes for _any_ country you move to. Yes, in many places you can get by just learning "please", "thank-you", and basic numbers. But learning a language will let you fit in much more easily, and will make people more willing to help you. (Recently moved from Scotland to Finland. Great country. Horrible language!)