In fact, we have a large number of members who have little understanding of English or don't speak English at all, so the basic forum rules should also translate into all local languages on the forum.
Part of the problem is with those users using their bad English skills to try and create replies in the primarily English-based sections, whether it's for signature campaigns or to farm posts. Take a look, for example, in the Off-topic section and at some of the replies from the
Wall of shame.
Aside from what dkbit98 mentioned, questions/tests that educate newcomers.
Name it Bitcointalk Readiness Assessment, to educate and not to intimidate.
Was thinking of a way to make it easier for Newbies to be able to discover rules - could links that lead new users to relevant guides when they run into restrictions - for example, when they hit post limits perhaps a hyperlink to the
process of ranking up by hilariousandco.
Just a thought.