WELCOME TO NORTHERN SAMAR

Clean, unspoiled, unexplored, hidden paradise

THE GUIDE TO RETIRING AND INVESTING IN THE PHILIPPINES

4. ENGLISH LANGUAGE- Being under the rule of Americans for 50 years, Filipinos are proficient with English language. In fact, some Filipinos can speak with flawless American accent. We are the third largest English speaking country in terms of population ( 100 million approx.). At the early stage of school years we learned English already (I got in touch with English in grade two). Nowadays, it is important for every individual to speak English whether for business or pleasure. This is true to retirees even if their mother tongue is not English. Filipinos can speak or understand English. Business transactions, official documents, signs, directions, and most newspapers, are written in English. College instructions, business seminars and presentations are conducted in English. Thus, service is a breeze; you understand what is written and you are instructed in English when you need help. This comes in handy when you are in a bank, mall, stores (even in local provincial store), government offices, and business establishments. You may find English language not a problem in Malaysia and Thailand but Philippines is still the third largest English speaking country. You may have difficulty trying your luck with this language in South America.

In Northern Samar everybody understands English and majority speaks the language. Additionally, Paradise Village is already populated with foreign retirees so the first step of socializing and acquainting the community is already taken cared of.

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NOW, EVEN A TRICYCLE DRIVER UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, THAT IS JUST THE WAY HE HEARS AND WRITES