MarkerIB, Thank You, but my comment was mainly "tongue-in-cheek" regarding all of the BS needed to replace your DL, SSAN Card, or Local Library Card for that matter in the US...
I do believe, however, that just because you speak and read English, you may not neccesarily be qualified to UNDERSTAND English as spoken by local controllers in foriegn (to us) countries...
Just a view from a Mid-East/Africa experienced Boeing Pilot...