Yes of cos they do speak simple english.I had a few lucky times picking them up and joining them at a few local joints like the nw defunct MenZeeds?,NOIR and a few other ulu place i dont know.Got to up a few of them as well,lol.Actually imo they think bringing a foreigner to chiong with them give them the supposed 'face' i think,its not about the $ u spend i suppose,though i do take the initiative to treat them too a few times la.Good humour and some looks applies as well too la.Have fun hunting!