before 1 is allowed in, it is mandatory to take an english test,
typically at british council, where 1 is tested on written, oral
and conversation english. you need to clear this hurdle. hence, it
is not a question of they cannot speak english. they are just
comfort creatures prefering their native languages. and birds of
the same feathers do tend to flock together there.
I believe there are other types of immigrants. Those who invest
a certain amount of money will get their PR. But I think members of
the family are also allowed in as PR or citizens, so you have one
young man who pass the test, then his mother, sisters and the
extended family can all come in, not sure if they have to pass the
mandatory english test. correct me if I am wrong. I do come across
an italian, their family have to speak to me through his
interpretation. They all long time in australia, their community is
big.
