When and where is one a competent communicator?

Molly · Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:57 am *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

Do you agree with this statement?

“A person’s being born in a native-English-speaking country does not make for a more competent communicator in any other context. Instead, wide exposure to varieties of English makes one more amenable to being flexible in one’s use of the language…”

From: World Englishes in Asian Contexts By Yamuna Kachru, Cecil L. Nelson.

Jamie (K) · Sat Apr 12, 2008 22:29 pm *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

Molly, you beat this dead horse over and over again, and you never get the agreement you want. You are brainwashed and obsessed. Give it a vacation.

SkiIucK · Sat Apr 12, 2008 22:50 pm *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

Hello,

I agree with that statement. Actually, if I make a comparison with my country, there are many people who only contribute for (incorrect? Should I use 'to'?) the devastation of the language. I guess that is the case with English as well.

'A person's being...' - what is this short of?

Regards

Molly · Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:12 am *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

Molly · Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:16 am *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

Jamie (K) · Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:35 am *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

Molly · Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:45 am *When and where is one a competent communicator?*

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