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Re:English is relatively easy to learn, but not to master (2... by hahahahe on Sunday March 28, 2021 @07:19AM (#26609410)
Mastering a language is not easy even for native speakers.
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Re:English is relatively easy to learn, but not to master (2... by tocoder on Sunday March 28, 2021 @11:39AM (#26611233)
I agree with this assessment as a person of colour who was born in an English-speaking country. I also have a degree on English. I'm currently at a threshold where I could get better, but the margins in terms of pay-off to diminishing returns is not appealing.
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