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Agree with jh nossy Send a noteboard - 24/06/2011 02:19:21 PM
1. How much of a language should you know to tell someone you know it?

I think that unless you preface it, you should not claim to "know" a language if you aren't capable of proper communication. You don't have to know massive, fancy vocab, but do have to be able to convey your point at least as well as a five-year-old.

2. How much of a language should you know to list on a resume or work bio?

I'd say the same as above and possibly even a step up. It's not worth it to the employer if it's merely a slight understanding of the language.

3. How much of a language should you know to list on social media?

I don't care?

4. How many languages do you know and what are they?

1.25. I think I do fairly well with English, and I can speak Spanglish.
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/Simple Question: at what point do you tell people you "know" a language or "speak" it? Tom - 24/06/2011 02:49:51 AM 934 Views
Here's what I tell various people Larry - 24/06/2011 03:09:45 AM 734 Views
It's interesting that you focus on the literary side Tom - 24/06/2011 03:29:36 AM 687 Views
I do that because I make some money from translations, so I have to "know" at least one other, no? Larry - 24/06/2011 03:41:24 AM 710 Views
Interesting Praziquantel - 24/06/2011 10:23:04 PM 679 Views
I thought the same ironclad - 24/06/2011 10:29:03 PM 1145 Views
Not sure but I am almost there with English *NM* random thoughts - 24/06/2011 03:52:30 AM 296 Views
neat question. temeraire - 24/06/2011 06:36:09 AM 695 Views
I'd say it depends on the purpose... jh - 24/06/2011 10:04:48 AM 859 Views
I agree that it varies on why you're being asked ironclad - 24/06/2011 10:45:02 AM 797 Views
temeraire - 24/06/2011 09:01:42 PM 644 Views
I tend to give a long speech Camilla - 24/06/2011 11:02:22 AM 686 Views
Re: /Simple Question: at what point do you tell people you "know" a language or "speak" it? Stephen - 24/06/2011 01:21:52 PM 729 Views
Agree with jh nossy - 24/06/2011 02:19:21 PM 709 Views
I think if you would be able to make not just basic needs known... globug0822 - 24/06/2011 04:58:05 PM 704 Views
check noteboard *NM* Deadsy - 25/06/2011 04:38:48 PM 440 Views
Very good question. Legolas - 24/06/2011 08:22:47 PM 768 Views
I had a feeling you might enjoy the survey. Tom - 24/06/2011 10:50:47 PM 605 Views
What can I say, I'm predictable? Legolas - 25/06/2011 01:00:49 AM 712 Views
Two words: constant practice Tom - 25/06/2011 02:34:52 AM 752 Views
True. Legolas - 25/06/2011 04:13:06 PM 721 Views
"Sank beneath the the waves of the Lethe" is an incredible phrase. *NM* Ghavrel - 26/06/2011 06:01:00 AM 295 Views
Glad you enjoyed it! *NM* Tom - 26/06/2011 05:08:49 PM 356 Views
If you have at least an elementary school understanding of the language Praziquantel - 24/06/2011 10:19:45 PM 662 Views
My own survey answers Tom - 24/06/2011 11:07:12 PM 730 Views
Funny how your taste in languages still to learn parallels mine to a great extent. Legolas - 25/06/2011 01:04:36 AM 660 Views
Yeah, and I realized that last list should include Farsi and Arabic. Tom - 25/06/2011 02:24:06 AM 663 Views
Oh, and Hawaiian. I have about seven books on Hawaiian. All bought in Hawaii, of course. *NM* Tom - 25/06/2011 02:35:43 AM 282 Views
I suppose Farsi must be easier than Arabic. Legolas - 26/06/2011 11:18:23 AM 713 Views
Yes and no. Tom - 26/06/2011 05:08:29 PM 1751 Views
Interesting. Makes sense, I guess. Legolas - 26/06/2011 05:49:25 PM 699 Views
The timing of your question makes me giggle. Jedi Wolf Sister - 26/06/2011 04:05:07 AM 773 Views
Re: /Simple Question: at what point do you tell people you "know" a language or "speak" it? Vivien - 29/06/2011 11:25:42 PM 825 Views
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