Polls Archive

Do you agree with Transport for London's new English language test for private hire drivers?

  • Yes, drivers need to be able to communicate well (52%, 22 Votes)
  • Yes, but the test should only for speaking/listening skills (36%, 15 Votes)
  • No, a test is not necessary (12%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 42

Start Date: August 14, 2016 @ 5:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Will the English language become less important after Brexit?

  • No, English will remain the most popular language for international communication (64%, 79 Votes)
  • Yes, the importance of English will decline (36%, 44 Votes)

Total Voters: 123

Start Date: June 24, 2016 @ 5:40 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Does being bilingual make you more intelligent?

  • Yes, because the brain becomes more efficient (57%, 28 Votes)
  • No, it makes no difference to intelligence (35%, 17 Votes)
  • No, it decreases intelligence because the brain has to work harder (8%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 49

Start Date: June 15, 2016 @ 5:21 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think about the Pilot Earpiece real-time translator?

  • Sounds brilliant - I want one! (61%, 36 Votes)
  • Sounds too good to be true - I can't see it working (25%, 15 Votes)
  • I prefer Skype in-call translator (8%, 5 Votes)
  • Too expensive (6%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 59

Start Date: June 5, 2016 @ 6:39 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Is total language immersion the best way to learn a new language?

  • Yes, it is best to avoid your native language (49%, 38 Votes)
  • Perhaps - but total language immersion is not practical (36%, 28 Votes)
  • No, your native language can be helpful (15%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 78

Start Date: May 29, 2016 @ 5:47 pm
End Date: No Expiry

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