“Uh, what did you say?” and blank stares from locals in Puerto Rico was the reaction I recieved when I tried to speak all but the most basic phrases in Spanish. It was so frustrating! I certainly questioned my limited knowledge of the Spanish language. I was unable to successfully communicate even the basic phrases …
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To change or not to change…
I love foreign accents. The lyrical sounds of different languages are beautiful to hear, but there are times when heavy accents interfere with effective communication. I once took a class and I could not understand the professor. It was hard, and it was difficult for every person in that room. In high pressured business or …
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