So who's made an effort ...

Frank Hucklenbroich wrote:

Am Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:31:56 +0200 schrieb Tim C.:

On Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:44:51 +0100, David Horne wrote in post :
:

I would like to learn Arabic at the moment, as I do like to visit Arabic
speaking countries and wonder if the experience wouldn't be enhanced by
a little understanding of the language...

Understanding what all the local beggars are calling out to you in the
street may not enhance your holiday :-)

But imagine their surprise when they realize that you understand them...
Could be well worth it ;-)

It would be a great turn of the tables, certainly. Contemplating a
purchase from a young girl in Jordan my partner and I exchanged a few
comments in Spanish- to which she said in English (but we believed her!)
"Don't think I can't understand what you're saying!"



D

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