Immigrants, English, and the Misunderstanding of Understanding
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When I first arrived in the U.S., my English was decent, not perfect. With time, I learned more words, my accent softened, and common phrases became easier to use on the fly. Yet, even now, I find communication challenging when I'm the sole non-native English speaker in a room. Add a couple of other non-natives into the mix, and I'm suddenly as eloquent as a seasoned diplomat.
Immigrants, English, and the Misunderstanding of Understanding
Immigrants, English, and the Misunderstanding…
Immigrants, English, and the Misunderstanding of Understanding
When I first arrived in the U.S., my English was decent, not perfect. With time, I learned more words, my accent softened, and common phrases became easier to use on the fly. Yet, even now, I find communication challenging when I'm the sole non-native English speaker in a room. Add a couple of other non-natives into the mix, and I'm suddenly as eloquent as a seasoned diplomat.