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Re: HearMe (Community)
Re: HearMe // CommunityrocamboleDec 10, 1999, 11:54am
Of course Americans will comment on our accent - they seem to have an inferiority complex because they only
understand their own language while we in Europe usually speak/understand at least two languages (our own and English) and often three or more. [View Quote] > However, there is one danger for this international AW community: > for a foreigner it's usually easier to produce and understand written English. > And if you try to chat with Americans, they WILL comment on your accent. > Moving chat into voice window may intimidate most of the foreigners > to stay quiet if there are native English-speakers present. > > -- > Mauz > http://tnlc.com/mauz/ |