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Hey all,
I really don't have a clue on where to start.I want to move for a year or two to the UK,Spain or Portugal.Can anyone suggest some site that I can visit to go so that I can get familiar with the idea .I would also like the other member's opinion's on how hard/easy it is to adjust to life in a country with a foriegn language like Spain or Portugal. ![]() |
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Hi Desray and welcome to the forum. I suppose your first thought should be about how you can get a visa to live in Europe. Do you have a European connection? Getting visas can be difficult and a long and endless task. Regards Michelle |
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Hi Desray!
One general source is the European Union website - Europa - The European Union On-Line Click on the English language portal and then take a look at the information on living and working in Europe. Visa requirements are one thing that have NOT been "harmonized" within Europe. So you will need to contend with the individual visa requirements for each country you are considering. Check with the consulate of each country in your home country. As far as the language issue goes, all I can say is to make an effort to learn the language before you get there. While there are lots of people who speak English in many European countries, you really will need some of the local language to cope with administrative stuff - residence permits, leases, landlords, local shopkeepers, etc. Even having a basic level will give you the advantage of "making a good effort" and that can buy you some serious good will with the locals. Cheers, Bev |
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If i was you i would look at Portugal as its seems to always get favourable reports .. Language is easyish you can get by with hand motions and by adding a few letters after the qord ie; Have you got any Newspapers , would be "Havio youio gotio anyio Newpapersio " Always gets me through with a bit of pointing as well ![]() |
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