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Subject: Re: English as a third language


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Pam
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Date Posted: 22:47:26 07/03/01 Tue
In reply to: Dawn 's message, "English as a third language" on 21:45:12 07/03/01 Tue
 When Elena first started posting, her English wasn't the greatest (but it was still better than what you'd think with that little exposure to it), and she had to have a lot of slang terms explained to her. She's gotten better over the months, and we actually have no idea how long it takes her to actually write something before she posts it. It might take her half an hour of searching for the right words and phrases. I'm playing devil's advocate here, 'cause you did bring up some good points.

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[> Subject: nah,


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Joanne
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Date Posted: 23:09:28 07/03/01 Tue
I also remember when Elena first started to post and she really struggled with the language. She really must have an amazing ability with languages because you're right, her grammar and syntax are nearly perfect most of the time.

I think the reason Elena gets along with Mitch so well is because she hasn't picked on the any of the strangeness that's been going on with him!

I don't really think Don7 is Mitch, either. Although he would have been my second guess.

[> [> Subject: Re: nah,


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Wilson
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Date Posted: 11:05:04 07/04/01 Wed
I think everyone is starting to get too suspicious ;-)

I, too, remember Elena when she started posting. Her English has come a long ways since then. Maybe she is a fast learner. Moreover, it is easier to detect deficiencies in speech than in writing.

I agree, too, that Elena is not picking up the subtle nuances in Mitch's posts. Subtle nuances are the hardest things for someone not completely fluent with the language.

I am okay with her, though I think she seems to need a lot of attention.
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