That explains why the vast majority are young immigrants lacking marketable skills (and, often, command of the English language).

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Of course, he might have been newly appointed, but his command of the English language was so bad that our friend was immediately suspicious.

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Loffreda's command of the English language is developing all the time, but it is still some way short of perfect, which no doubt hampers his attempts to get his message across to the players.

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His fluency in the French language may stand him in good stead in the corridors of Brussels although his command of English is said to be less sure.

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