Re:English has been my pain for 15 years (2013)
by WalterBright on Thursday December 23, 2021 @01:42AM
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I adjust my use of English to the person or group I am talking to. This is sometimes derided as "coded speech", but I think it is just common courtesy.
But sometimes the word choices of ESL speakers just sound better than proper English, and I tend to pick that up, too. For example, I still find myself saying now and then:
But sometimes the word choices of ESL speakers just sound better than proper English, and I tend to pick that up, too. For example, I still find myself saying now and then:
"I'm going to make some shoppings."
"It's time for go."