And it is always when I'm interpreting and always stupidly easy words like "car" and "food" and "table"
Anyone else with me in wondering whatever happened to their brains? Is there just not enough space in there anymore?
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And on the flipside... don't even get me started on the "English" words I've made up on the spot in a desperate attempt to fill those awkward silences... it is not pretty
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Confession: Sometimes I get legitimately nervous talking to fellow native speakers because I just don't know what's gonna come out!
Thanks @mhcinterpreting for sharing this on your stories the other day. I'm sure there's not a bilingual person out there who can't relate If you've got fun stories, share them in the comments below and let's start the week off with a good laugh
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Does this apply to you, too?! Even if English and Spanish aren’t two of the languages you’re proficient in, this experience can happen to any multilingual person! .
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Can you describe your language identity? For example: “When I speak Spanish, I’m expressive and playful. In English, I’m confident and my thoughts flow freely.” Share with us below!
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I finally decided to do it
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Many of you guys have asked for a Russian speaking video for a long time and now that I’m planning on going to the motherland, I thought it was time ❤️
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The video went live on my channel this morning and already you guys have been so sweet and supportive, I really appreciate it. I think it’s so important to support instead of criticize people who are trying to learn a second language and aren’t perfect at it yet.
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Too many times I’ve seen immigrants hesitant to really immerse themselves in a new culture because they get condemnation or snarky comments for not speaking with good grammar or saying things funny. I say some things very funny in Russian, but you know what, I’m gonna keep steaming ahead! ♀️
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Hope you guys enjoy the video and I love you lots! Direct Link in bio
Hei hei! Jeg heter Kayla, hyggelig å møte deg. Jeg er fra USA, men, jeg liker ikke Trump! Jeg liker Grandiosa og kebab i Oslo. Også, jeg elsker kjæresten min. Det er alt. Ha en fin dag!
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Practicing my Norsk without the use of google because my speaking is getting better but shit, spelling in Norwegian is not so easy
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How did you learn your second language? (Also if you could kindly correct my spelling✌)
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#Oslo #oslove #norway #norsk #norwegian #oslonorway #secondlanguage #learningnorwegian #introduction
We forgot to post our lil boo, #AceWellsTucker as he is learning & speaking in #Mandarin. Half of us grown folks can barely speak English & his three years old little self is speaking Mandarin. His mommy, #KandiBurruss, said he's been in International School only a year and is poppin like this. Go Ace. She & #ToddTucker are doing a great job. #RHOA #SecondLanguage #RHOAKids #Smart #PressPlay