When English is not your mother tongue....

jfranktoo · 06-18-2007, 02:41 PM

I cannot imagine how difficult it would be if I were to join a webmasters forum based, say, in Hungary, and had to understand and write everything in Hungarian when my mother tongue is English.

How hard is that. All you non-English speakers won't think anything of this praise - you do it all the time. You'll say, "Well, anyone can do it..." We native English speakers take our language for granted.

Some of you people speak three languages fluently, you are called tri-lingual. Some of you speak two languages fluently, you are called bi-lingual. Some people can only speak one language properly - we are called English.

Sincere congratulations to you all. You know who you are.

John

etrader · 06-18-2007, 03:35 PM

It is an applicable way for globalization

we should have an international language to understand each other

I think the problem is that some people do not know English well to communicate

They should try ....

pepperpot · 06-18-2007, 04:35 PM

This topic brings to mind a futuristic movie – “Code 49” with Tim Robbins and hmmm… gee I like her… memory failing.

Well the movie wasn’t all that hot but I like how they used particular words from all languages. I would recommend seeing it, cause I do think we are heading in that direction… language wise that is.

Heck, I think we are already there… for example when I go to the gas station here and I ask for my tank to be filled I would tell the guy “lleno, por favor” and he would ask “que?!!... lo quieres FULL?”

Before anyone tells me this… yes we have gas attendants at ALL stations were I live… it not just me being lazy

charlesgan · 06-18-2007, 08:35 PM

well.. if you not speak their language well.. you are not part of them.

Talker · 06-19-2007, 10:26 AM

English is certainly a major universal language that is spoken or tried to be spoken everywhere accross the globe. Schools in most countries that have their native language other than English, have a English language classes along with their native language classes.

Chao to alll ... this is my second post on the forum

Regards
Talker.

wmghori · 06-19-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

THE MOST WIDELY SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD

1. Mandarin
Number of speakers: 1 billion+

Surprise, surprise, the most widely spoken language on the planet is based in the most populated country on the planet. Beating second-place English by a 2 to 1 ratio, but don't let that lull you into thinking that Mandarin is easy to learn. Speaking Mandarin can be really tough, because each word can be pronounced in four ways (or "tones"), and a beginner will invariably have trouble distinguishing one tone from another. But if over a billion people could do it, so could you. Try saying hello!

To say "hello" in Mandarin, say "Ni hao" (Nee HaOW). ("Hao" is pronounced as one syllable, but the tone requires that you let your voice drop midway, and then raise it again at the end.)

Anyone up for learning Mandarin?

Bagi Zoltán · 06-19-2007, 03:03 PM

John, i keep on trying

If you want to give a try connecting the Hungarian language just let me know, and i'll give you a great URL

songchai · 06-21-2007, 06:17 AM

In Thailand, English is not our native Language, It took me serveral years to write and read in English properly so fellow in Forum could understand me. But What can we do?

Kawish · 06-21-2007, 06:25 AM

our native langugage is urdu but it would be quite difficult for us to manage if english is not global

jfranktoo · 06-21-2007, 06:36 AM

Have you ever seen an English speaker trying to converse in a language they don't know well? Their arms thrash about, body movements are convulsive, and they start to shout.
I imagine Mandarin speakers just stay still and quiet when trying out their English.
Don't quite know where I'm going with this...
John
Actually, to be serious, I had a career which involved public speaking all around the world - 32 different countries, all the locals had to put up with my English, often spoken quickly when I got enthusiastic and often using colloquial phrases. (colloquial - that's a seriously difficult word)
I could not have had such a career if my native tongue had not been English.
I salute and honour them all.

John

jwd25 · 06-25-2007, 03:50 PM

In my community of friends, there are Korean, Japanese, citizen of Hong Kong. Just learned a few of their common phrases and was "yaking.." away with them (of course with lots of hand gesture..) Don't know how i did it but they seem to understand. Am amazed!

deep_3657 · 06-28-2007, 03:57 PM

Yes there has to be some common medium of communication, and english is it today. You cant develop if you cant speak english. This is the reason many non-english speaking countries struggle to develop

reetesh · 07-01-2007, 12:12 PM

well .. am n asian ... and im tri-lingual..according to jfranktoo...
But since I studied english from childhood... am quite good at it...
But...I dont agree completely with deep regarding.. development...
We know .. China and Japan are leading very fast in development ... but if u see as a whole... most of the ommon people dont use english much ..and they dont know much ...yea .. i'm just talking about the general people...
But I agree .. that .. for a better communication all over the world .. english is must.. and it should be must .. all over the world..

diligent_ss · 07-04-2007, 12:06 PM

Hi evryone!!

interesting topic going on...

diligent_ss · 07-04-2007, 12:37 PM

Hi everyone!!!

Although English is not our mother language,....but because of this, we are here,...sharing our views and communicating with each other.

Ya,,... all people can't understand english but I think its not necessary for every one to know about evrything.

As far as the matter of their(who can't understand english) communication is concerned, when they come across such circumstances where there is no way except learning english,..then they learn because necessity is the mother of invention although english is not our mother language.

06-18-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
jfranktoo Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: chichester england Posts: 189	When English is not your mother tongue.... I cannot imagine how difficult it would be if I were to join a webmasters forum based, say, in Hungary, and had to understand and write everything in Hungarian when my mother tongue is English. How hard is that. All you non-English speakers won't think anything of this praise - you do it all the time. You'll say, "Well, anyone can do it..." We native English speakers take our language for granted. Some of you people speak three languages fluently, you are called tri-lingual. Some of you speak two languages fluently, you are called bi-lingual. Some people can only speak one language properly - we are called English. Sincere congratulations to you all. You know who you are. John __________________ Scotland last minute short breaks and special deals, self catering cottages Self catering cottage in Appin by Glencoe Scotland

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06-18-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
pepperpot Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Caracas, Vzla. Posts: 85	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... This topic brings to mind a futuristic movie – “Code 49” with Tim Robbins and hmmm… gee I like her… memory failing. Well the movie wasn’t all that hot but I like how they used particular words from all languages. I would recommend seeing it, cause I do think we are heading in that direction… language wise that is. Heck, I think we are already there… for example when I go to the gas station here and I ask for my tank to be filled I would tell the guy “lleno, por favor” and he would ask “que?!!... lo quieres FULL?” Before anyone tells me this… yes we have gas attendants at ALL stations were I live… it not just me being lazy __________________ Forum: Geeks, Geeks & More Geeks My Site: PepperPot

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06-19-2007, 10:26 AM	#5
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06-19-2007, 03:03 PM	#7
Bagi Zoltán iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 1,862	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... John, i keep on trying If you want to give a try connecting the Hungarian language just let me know, and i'll give you a great URL __________________ █ Time may come when you will need an excellent eCommerce shopping cart software █ free seo related web directory precíziós mérleg Free shopping cart

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06-21-2007, 06:36 AM	#10
jfranktoo Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: chichester england Posts: 189	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... Have you ever seen an English speaker trying to converse in a language they don't know well? Their arms thrash about, body movements are convulsive, and they start to shout. I imagine Mandarin speakers just stay still and quiet when trying out their English. Don't quite know where I'm going with this... John Actually, to be serious, I had a career which involved public speaking all around the world - 32 different countries, all the locals had to put up with my English, often spoken quickly when I got enthusiastic and often using colloquial phrases. (colloquial - that's a seriously difficult word) I could not have had such a career if my native tongue had not been English. I salute and honour them all. John __________________ Scotland last minute short breaks and special deals, self catering cottages Self catering cottage in Appin by Glencoe Scotland

06-25-2007, 03:50 PM	#11
jwd25 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 340	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... In my community of friends, there are Korean, Japanese, citizen of Hong Kong. Just learned a few of their common phrases and was "yaking.." away with them (of course with lots of hand gesture..) Don't know how i did it but they seem to understand. Am amazed! __________________ Joseph SGS Office Space Rental Solution Provider

06-28-2007, 03:57 PM	#12
deep_3657 Newcomer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... Yes there has to be some common medium of communication, and english is it today. You cant develop if you cant speak english. This is the reason many non-english speaking countries struggle to develop __________________ Quality Website Design & Development-India Professional Website Layouts and Templates - Ready to use website designs Great Directory \| TN Directory - Free SEO Friendly Directories

07-01-2007, 12:12 PM	#13
reetesh Newcomer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Land of Himalayas Posts: 28	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... well .. am n asian ... and im tri-lingual..according to jfranktoo... But since I studied english from childhood... am quite good at it... But...I dont agree completely with deep regarding.. development... We know .. China and Japan are leading very fast in development ... but if u see as a whole... most of the ommon people dont use english much ..and they dont know much ...yea .. i'm just talking about the general people... But I agree .. that .. for a better communication all over the world .. english is must.. and it should be must .. all over the world.. __________________ ~:An Idea cannot change the world , unless its more than just an idea:~ www.techmandu.com -> your online tech partner

07-04-2007, 12:06 PM	#14
diligent_ss Smurf Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 38	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... Hi evryone!! interesting topic going on... Last edited 07-04-2007 at 12:56 PM.

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diligent_ss Smurf Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 38	Re: When English is not your mother tongue.... Hi everyone!!! Although English is not our mother language,....but because of this, we are here,...sharing our views and communicating with each other. Ya,,... all people can't understand english but I think its not necessary for every one to know about evrything. As far as the matter of their(who can't understand english) communication is concerned, when they come across such circumstances where there is no way except learning english,..then they learn because necessity is the mother of invention although english is not our mother language. Last edited 07-04-2007 at 12:48 PM.

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