You have my sympathy, I'm not made of stone. Perhaps this motorcycle thing isn't a priority, economically speaking, at this moment in your life?
How to get M1 license without knowing any English?!?
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You have my sympathy, I'm not made of stone. Perhaps this motorcycle thing isn't a priority, economically speaking, at this moment in your life?
I don't think Rossi rides on the street at all. Way too dangerous.
This post isn't about me but its about my Dad. I'm planning on getting a motorcycle regardless if he gets his license or not.
invictus43
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Your implication is that an inability to understand English is the major cause of the roads in Toronto being so unsafe. I'm saying that most of the problem drivers understand road signs just fine..they're just poor drivers. You're really reaching with that comment and it's disingenuous at best.
+1. Owning a motorcycle in toronto is nowhere near deemed a necessity. I find it highly dubious that we even consider cars a "necessity", but our mass transit blows...and the government has accomodated multiple languages on the G1 test...so there you have it.
ibtl #3
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Not going to read the whole thread.
Learn the english language and then he can take the test. End thread/
Learn the english language and then he can take the test. End thread/
Monster123
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His life is too precious to be riding on the street, seriously.
If he did ride on the street, though, do you think his inability to speak English would make him more vulnerable than, say, you and I?
If he did ride on the street, though, do you think his inability to speak English would make him more vulnerable than, say, you and I?
Its not my choice, its his choice. Hes been riding for many years back in China but has given up on riding when he moved to Canada. But now that our life is more financially stable hes able to start riding again.
Xhumeka
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Well, after 7 pages of kife I think you finally have your answer... either fork up the $100 for a translator, or teach your father engrish.
I don't think trying to lobby the government for change will be any faster or cheaper!
I agree as well but its hard for someone of his age to adapt to a new environment, i personally have adapted but thats because i'm still young. He has since improved his English to the point where he can keep a basic conversation going but not enough to read and write.
Crikey, and you want him to ride a motorcycle in a new environment such as the streets of Toronto? Do you stand to inherit a fortune?
A couple posts back i have stated "Its not my choice, its his choice."
I know in England you have to now pass an English language test before you are allowed to immigrate. Im surprised Canada also does not have the same procedure in effect.
" The UK government introduced this test for those wishing to become a British citizen to prove that they know about life in the UK.
You will have to take the test if you are applying for naturalisation as a British citizen and your level of English is good. If your English is not very strong and you wish to apply for naturalisation, you will need to attend combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead. ESOL and citizenship classes help you to improve your English and learn more about life in the UK. You can find out your level of English by being assessed at a local further education college.
At present, the test is only available in English, but will be offered in Welsh and Scottish Gaelic in the future. The test will not be made available in any other languages. "
" The UK government introduced this test for those wishing to become a British citizen to prove that they know about life in the UK.
You will have to take the test if you are applying for naturalisation as a British citizen and your level of English is good. If your English is not very strong and you wish to apply for naturalisation, you will need to attend combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead. ESOL and citizenship classes help you to improve your English and learn more about life in the UK. You can find out your level of English by being assessed at a local further education college.
At present, the test is only available in English, but will be offered in Welsh and Scottish Gaelic in the future. The test will not be made available in any other languages. "
aznk
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How is it a different story?
If I drive in a country for a "short" period of time, regardless of whether or not I can read, I still need to abid by ALL the rules of the road.
Why would it be a necessity to 'learn' the language when getting an official licence? I'm just following the same rules aren't I?
If the person can safety demonstrate they can abid by all the road rules, then I don't see why an illiterate person cannot obtain a valid drivers licence.
Maybe as a good son, you should talk him out of wanting to ride a motorcycle.
They do have a test that you have to pass in order to your citizenship but i don't think its a language test. I think its a test about Canada like the history, the national anthem, what does the beaver represent, and stuff like that.
Maybe it's not that his father wants it so bad. Judging by a thread in the insurance thread, it may be more case of junior wanting it so bad so he can get insurance cheaper as an occasional operator of "his father's" motorcycle, even though that motorcycle will be ridden primarily by junior.
invictus43
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Not sure that just because the UK does it that we should be doing it. All in favour of a monarchy, raise your hands!! :lol:
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