UK, Ireland / WHY DO POLISH PEOPLE THAT COME TO ENGLAND CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH? [118]

Poland was isolated from the West/capitalism for many years, and only really smart and passionate people were learning English, often in their own time, using any possible resources. I think mastering a language is a matter of personal dedication rather than money spent on the process. We have a long history of fascination with USA, including myself, because forbidden fruit is the best. If there was censorship regarding letters and parcels from English speaking countries, it meant for me that, most probably, those countries must have been attractive to be living in. So I kept digging into English grammar and vocabulary...Also, the focus in Polish schools is not put on English, because our authorities are scared that you will learn English fast, go abroad and have more money than them...And one more thing, Polish people take criticism very badly when studying...Always putting on a brave face, but shivering inside...I would love if only English speaking Poles came to Ireland and UK, but it is the survival of the fittest, not the most intelligent...Welcome to the jungle...