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Old May 22nd 08, 10:34 AM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london,misc.transport.urban-transit
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Default TfL £5Bn short for Crossrail

On May 22, 11:13 am, Boltar wrote:
Though most ex-gymnasium scholars speak English, they are in a minority.


Most germans high up in the finance sector will speak english as a
necessity.


Yes, but if you're a Yank expat living in Germany for two years you
might occasionally want to chat to people who aren't bankers. Even if
it's just your cleaner and the people in the local shop...

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