Here in the Philippines, if you can't speak fluently, some will treat you as if you are unintelligent and inferior. This causes a lot of inferiority complex among Filipinos. Some are afraid to speak in English, some just resolves it by speaking Taglish (Tagalog English).
2007-01-29
08:56:33
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Banana C
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I just want to add that Speaking english in my country is like a status symbol. That is why some perceive others who tries to speak the english language as social climbers.
2007-01-29
09:10:38 ·
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I can see why it would be encouraged even in a country where English hasn't traditionally been the native language. In a climate of globalisation where English has become the de-facto international language, it would be an advantage to know it as it helps you communicate with people from all over the world.
At the same time though, I think it's a mistake to label someone who's learned English as a second language as unintelligent or inferior just because they can't speak it as well as someone who learned it as their native language. It's a lot harder to learn to speak a language perfectly if it's your second language, specially if you start learning when you're already an adult. I've found there's a lot of people in English-speaking countries who make this mistake. To me it's as absurd as saying someone from England is somehow 'inferior' if he can't speak fluent French as well as a Frenchman.
Of course, someone who emigrates to an English-speaking country from a non-English-speaking country should make every effort to learn English. I'm just saying that if they don't speak it perfectly, that in itself does not imply they are unintelligent or inferior.
2007-01-29 09:41:39
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answered by Groucho Returns 5
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It is no different in an English speaking country. The fact that others react that way is because the impression given is "unprofessional".
If you want to live and work in a country that does not speak your native language then you have to make the time and effort to lean the language properly.
Even though it is not really a reflection of intelligence, it is a reflection of committment and attitude , and intention to be understood. It's not so much about fluency as it is about correct,understandable pronounciation of the words that you have mastered.
The whole point of learning a language is to be able to communicate and be understood, and to understand what is being said to you.
Being afraid to speak will get you nowhere. Inventing another language (Tagalog English) is not a solution.
Learning to pronounce the words is the key, and this takes practice , drilling and effort. Vocabulary can always be increased by reading, but speaking the words is a different learning process.
I am currently conducting some English pronounciation classes in a Canadian Business/Technology/Healthcare college that has mostly foreign students. (Asian/Eastern European)
They know English well enough to study these courses but their spoken English is very deficient. When they enter the North American job market this will be the deciding factor in their employment, no matter how good their resume may be.
I do understand the problem,
2007-01-29 19:00:34
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answered by thetaalways 6
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I don't treat them any different. However
I do think that if they are coming to this country they need to learn our language. We would be expected to do the same. Where I live the area has alot of spanish speaking people and some of them think we should learn their language. They should take the time to learn english is they are planning on staying here and making this their home.
2007-01-29 17:12:54
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answered by nikkie e 2
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I see no problem of languages in my country. People can learn and speak any languages necessary for their relationship, their study or their job. Not all people can be fluent in their national or universal languages, so let each mature individual make his own choice, except when the national law decides otherwise.
I personally feel that English should be encouraged, because it is becoming the most suitable instrument for learning, working and communicating with almost all people in the world.
2007-01-29 17:09:46
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answered by Anonymous
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I think about how I would feel if I went to their country and had to live and work and everything, not knowing their language. It must be hard for them, I wouldn't want to make it harder by being nasty to them. Language skills don't say anything about a person's intelligence or morality anyway. When speaking to them I try to use short words and sentences and speak clearly and I use more gestures.
2007-01-29 17:05:29
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answered by Anonymous
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I work with alot of spanish speaking people. Most know a little english and I find myself talking slower so they can understand my english. They understand it and can speak a little, but sometimes they get stuck on a word, so they'll speak a combination of english/spanish. I don't mind. Some of our best workers can't speak english at all.
2007-01-29 17:44:02
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answered by wrjones559_1999 3
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Why do people judge other people based on these things? That is really lame. In my country, America, it used to be that way but now most of the population is latino and many of them can't speak it fluently.
2007-01-29 17:03:57
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answered by Anonymous
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SPEAK ENGLISH OR DIE. At least thats what the metal band S.O.D. has to say about it. I personally believe if you are going to move to another country at least learn the language. I find it disrepectful that people come here and dont even try to speak the dominating language. If at least people try and learn, tons of respect to them but lots of them dont.
2007-01-29 17:08:46
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answered by Anonymous
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My heart goes out to them. How isolated they must feel when they cannot communicate with the dominant culture. I try to put myself in their shoes. I know they are: tyring to learn or cannot learn. The result is the same - loneliness.
2007-01-29 17:01:06
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answered by Anonymous
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replace it with french in lebanon
2007-01-29 17:03:27
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answered by cactus 3
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