As an Australian, you have a big advantage that all your statements are in english which makes it much easier.We also handle loans from chinese nationals with very common name and we manage to make it happen...Best.

This time while I'm walking down the street I am accosted by a Tijuana local guy with broken English saying he will find me a women.

When dealing with people who I have trouble communicating with, perhaps because English is their second language, I make sure I go through it slowly, step by step, making sure I keep it simple and clear as possible.

The cashier barely speaks english and can't communicate the problem to the blind guy.

I guess it pays to advertise.”Note: If they use broken English, so should you.

Okay, what would your english teacher say?"

Here is a little of my story: I have master's degree in finance and degree in English-Russian translation.

Will you and I have an acceptable American English name.

Only two local stations seemed to have covered it (an english and spanish station) and although big at the time, it wasn't big enough where I heard about the incident.

If you keep your letters short, I mean bare bones minimum, you can write your letter in English and Spanish, 1 paragraph or so for each on the same page.Another option which is pretty popular, is to add the line "Se Habla Espanol"Just make sure you have someone who can speak Spanish ready.