Parlez-vous Français? (1978) Speaking English in Kyiv Every restaurant will have an English menu. Waiters and waitresses are usually desperate to speak English. They get a kick out of speaking English - so they will not be shy wanting to talk. Hotel staff also will all have English-language capability. In stores try to find staff who are 30 years old or younger. There will be a higher chance of finding English speakers. Taxi drivers will be a bit older, and therefore it will be a bit hit and miss. Border guards and police at the airport and around the venue have been getting English lessons since last year - and also LGBTQ-friendly customer service training.