1. A method for enabling a user to interact with an electronic device using speech, including: establishing a language attribute associated with a language for interaction with the user; causing at least part of the interaction with the user to take place substantially in the associated language; receiving speech input from the user, recognizing at least one voice command in the speech input, where the voice command is associated with a predetermined first function of a device; and a distinct second function of establishing the language attribute; and setting the language attribute according to the second function of the recognized command.