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Originally Posted by tdol You do come across people, possibly like your South American woman, who have learned the language too well- their perfection sounds a little unnatural. I know a Finnish teacher of English whose speech tends to have so many idioms it sounds unnatural and cumbersome.  |
I can understand that. I would, however, like to say that's not the case with the Iranian guy I know. His speech is natural. He also understands what it is to teach "register" in English language speaking and writing.
