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Are the following sentences correct?


I can`t speak neither Italian nor French.
I can`t speak either Italian or French.

Thank you.
 
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Teia said:
Are the following sentences correct?


I can`t speak neither Italian nor French.
I can`t speak either Italian or French.

Thank you.
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The following are correct:
I can speak neither Italian nor French.
I can't speak either Italian or French.
 
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