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Dear Roger,
Greetings!
What an interesting topic. I truly firstly would like to
appreciate you for accepting all nationalities, race, etc with open
arms. That is a noble thing and at least, we should see that we
treat other humans with respect irregardless of skin color or the
language they speak.
In Asia even in Malaysia, there are different languages. Unless
they are cities that are recognized worldwide or British collonial
countries like Malaysia was, English was and is still a practice.
However, in the villages, people still speak their mother toungue like
in Malaysia its Bahasa Melayu - Malay language and know very little
English or nothing at all. However, I honestly say that the
current Malaysian government is trying to instill the mother tongue in
all students and I personally feel that this students are loosing out
big time.
So, for those who are able to access the internet or join communities,
they can at least a certain amount of English words and for them to
come on board with that amount of English, it takes courage.
English is a universal language that is spoken by all and sometimes,
the slang is different and not understandable. My grandfather
used to work in the high British commission so English had become the
main language in our household. My family - father's side was
required to speak excellent well equipped British English and I thank
him for that.
For me, language barrier should never stop a person if they want or
would like to learn. If they shun out and use language as a
barrier, its just a reason. My 1st language is English, followed
by Bahasa Malaysia, followed by Chinese Hokkien and Tamil (that is
spoken by city people).
That is all from me and hope it explains a little bit on the Asian side.
Lots of love,
Rinna
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