I started speaking a fifth language about 10 years ago when I was living overseas. I had to learn to speak the language to be able to communicate with the locals and my domestic staff. I was not sure whether to begin by understanding their language or having them to understand mine. When we live [...]
Observing Language Development
by Hanifa K. Cook on Wednesday, November 12th 2008 4 Comments
in Environment, Language, Learning Skills Tags: coffee maker, domestic staff, english, java indonesia, kitchen blender, Language, learning, native environment, Senses, sweeping the floor, translate
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