[charlesdm]

Absolutely. Given he speaks excellent english, the UK is pretty much the only logical choice.

[Tehnix]

Except for the fact that you can easily get by with english in most european countries.

[socialist_coder]

Yeah, this is a huge misconception. You pretty much need to be able to learn the language to successfully live in a country long term.

Even if you can find a job in English (which is possible, things like startups or video game developers are sometimes in English), you will need the local language to talk to shop keepers, repair men, salespeople, any government worker, etc. Basically all the day to day bullshit errands you need to do are only doable in the local language.

Nordic countries are probably OK with English only since a huge % of the population speaks English. Everywhere else though, no chance. The English speaking % is far too low.

[Tehnix]

>Even if you can find a job in English (which is possible, things like startups or video game developers are sometimes in English), you will need the local language to talk to shop keepers, repair men, salespeople, any government worker, etc. Basically all the day to day bullshit errands you need to do are only doable in the local language.

In Nordic countries at least, that is indeed not a problem. Literally everybody speaks english at some level, and the whole especially in the larger cities you can often end in shops or restaurants where the people that work there only speak english.

[zorked]

If you are a tourist sure. If you hope to get a job, especially if your occupation isn't in high demand, then no.

[foldr]

In France?! You've got to be kidding.