On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:51:35 -1000, "NoNoBadDog!"

The OP has English as his native language. BTW, I am fluent in 3 languages.
How many languages are you fluent in?

Two. Many folks in South Africa are fluent in three, but spend most
of thier time using thier second or third language - and being judged
as deficient by those proficiant in that language (typically English).

In my case, I'm proficient in English, but can speak or understand
nothing in South African languages that have the largest user bases.

It's easier to be mindful of the Babel effect in Africa or Europe,
both of which are full of tribal enclaves with different languages,
than in a more monocultural environment like northern USA.



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