Comments on: English-Speaking Elite

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:08:19 +0000

Thanks for not asking, William.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:13:00 +0000

I am a native English speaker, who speaks German, not perfectly, but well enough. The other day I phoned a company in Germany, and asked, in German, to speak to some one. Said person came on phone and started speaking English, which I totally ignored, and

By: George Leu

George Leu — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:05:11 +0000

I find it appalling when a native English speaker can’t speak the language correctly. Most people who speak a different native language learn proper English and it exceeds most Americans/British/Canadian/Australian’s comprehension, and I have noticed it a

By: Julio Sagrero

Julio Sagrero — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:33:39 +0000

I dont get upset but I am a native english speaker and I hate when a non native speaker tries to correct my english lol

By: Tennyson

Tennyson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:26:27 +0000

I myself hate it when people rudely correct English grammar of non-native speakers. Come on! NOT EVERYONE WAS BORN IN THE THE US OR UK AND NOT EVERYBODY HAS THEIR HEAD UP IN THEIR ASSES. I find it stupid and annoys me. Also i feel pity to all the European

By: Raymond Puga

Raymond Puga — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:11:12 +0000

I see too many americans/british/australians/etc being rude to people who don’t speak English correctly. Things like ‘learn how to speak’ are very common, but why is that? Do you find it insulting? On the other hand, they can be quite co-operative as well

By: William

William — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:58:32 +0000

yup, as you’ve mentioned incorrect expression can be fatal. One must perfect their english pronunciation, spelling, not so much, but hey… I’m interested in your top secret mission :) and I won’t ask why you are blogging about such secretive information

By: Maria Zaragoza

Maria Zaragoza — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:37:28 +0000

I can’t wait to see the analysis of Tak Fuji. I’ve subscribed to your updates so that I don’t miss out! Thanks Ken. cheers!

By: Giacinto Lerice

Giacinto Lerice — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:33:32 +0000

You’re right Ken, the key is to be able to express yourself effectively. If you can do that (and not many of us can) then you’ve mastered the language.

By: Andrew Fuller

Andrew Fuller — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:18:06 +0000

well for those guys for whome english is not the first language, Only and only the pronounciation is the big problem, but if you practice english, you’ll get it – it just takes some time… And try and live in an English speaking community, it helps!

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