I'm from a non-English speaking country. Denmark. But I learned English at scool - back in the 50ties - I'm 64 - and I'm lucky that I had English at school - it was not common at that time. Today children have English at school from about 4. grade - correct me someone if I'm wrong.
I personally would never join a forum if I couldn't read the most simple things written - what fun would it be? There is a lot of sentences, phrases and words I do not understand - but I have a good digital dictionary - and I use it all the time. And I'm not afraid to ask if there is something I don't understand.
I've tried to use some of the free translators - they are not good. I would hate to depend on a free translator. And as for Google, you can only translate to/from very used languages - not Danish, Swedish etc.
If I don't understand a challenge, I stay away - unless it's a subject I really love.
And I stick to common words on my layouts, or I stick to Danish LOL
I hope that answers your question, Lysiane.
Hugs Ingerlise