language barriers

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Bad teaching, January 22, 2020

The Horse @TheHorse (238325) • Walnut Creek, California 23 Jan 20

I experienced another "bad teaching incident" yesterday, and this one was really heart-breaking for me. One of my buddies, a little boy of 2 1/2, was playing in the sand. He likes to make "volcanoes." He has a tendency to...

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Evil, racist post from The Horse! Kick The Horse off of MyLot Immediately! No Mercy!

The Horse @TheHorse (238325) • Walnut Creek, California 30 Oct 18

Early this morning, I got a call from a guy with a strong Indian accent. He told me that my Microsoft was damaged and that I needed to hand control of my computer over to him so he could correct things. I talked to him for awhile,...

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War between spelling and pronunciation!

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27156) • Dallas, Texas 2 Jul 17

Words They are spelled one way, pronounced completely different. It's no wonder the planet is divided, what with all the language barriers. And to make it even harder for everyone who endeavors to learn a second language not...

language barriers

overcoming them

syntax

learning a new language

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How The Horse Spoke French at Trader Joe's tonight and got in BIG TROUBLE!

The Horse @TheHorse (238325) • Walnut Creek, California 13 Mar 17

My young friend was excited to accompany me to Trader Joe's tonight. While we were grabbing some wine (his mom and I both enjoy wine), I said "Merci beaucoup" to him. A gentleman to my right said, "Parlez-vous Français?" I...

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I don't think that means what you think that means.

Jekca @Jessicalynnt (50523) • Centralia, Missouri 26 Sep 15

"I don't think that means what you think that means," from the Princess Bride. I love the many nationalities I get to talk to here. We get a good global perspective on things. Every now and then someone uses a word and I'm...

language barriers

communication

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How Bad could it Be?

Ultraviolethot @Ultraviolethot (3) • Puerto Rico 20 Jun 08

Imagine my surprise, I am an ex-New Yorker, living in Puerto Rico. I interviewed for a job as a para-legal. The qualifications said, English speaking mandatory. Imagine my surprise when I showed up for the interview, resume and...

language barriers

law firm

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How do you take a dead person to court?

CanadaGal @CanadaGal (4304) • Canada 11 Jun 08

Have you ever heard of someone, or some company, taking a deceased person to court? I was having a great day, until I got a phone call from my former ISP. I canceled the account there over 6 months ago... it had been in my...

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Language barriers....

a1intnet @a1intnet (248) • Mauritius 15 Mar 08

It's a sily one I know - but have you ever been in a place where you wanted something and couldn't make yourself understood? I am in a country where everybody seaks French - I am learning but slowly and I do try with my limited...

language barriers

misunderstanding

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Cultural Integration and differences

creematee @creematee (2810) • United States 20 Mar 07

I was reading another topic yesterday about TV, Cartoons, and what people let their children watch. I saw a comment from a poster who said they refuse to let their children watch "Dora the Explorer" because she speaks Spanish...

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What problems have you encountered in an inter-racial relationship?

kumikosuzuki83 @kumikosuzuki83 (161) • Japan 1 Jan 07

The world is becoming a smaller and smaller place with people being able to travel more than ever before. As a result of this, people are able to visit different countries and form relationships. However, many different races...

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