Anyone in the same "strange" language situation?

[Torsten]

Hi,

Are you in a similar language situation like me? A large part of my communication is written or to be more precise, typed. I'm so glad I learned to type in the late 80ies when most of us would never had thought we soon might be using computers on a daily basis. I see so many people struggle with their keyboards and often they decide to make a phone call instead of composing a written message. Well, although or because I type quite a lot I'm in a rather strange language situation: The vast majority of my written correspondence is in English so I decided to purchase a laptop with an English keyboard. Now, since English is a second language to me, I often find myself in a situation where I need assistance with my texts.

Fortunately enough, I met Alan Townend a few years back and ever since he has amended countless texts I have written in English. He also has given me a lot of self-confidence because by reading and editing my messages and articles he has shown me that I am capable of expressing my thoughts in English although English is not my native language. The funny part is that I can create an English email at least as fast as a German one.

Is anyone of you in a similar situation? I mean are you using English more than your native language? If so what do you think are the advantages and drawbacks of it?

Thanks,
Torsten

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[Yankee]

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