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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 880 Views
Here's what I tell various people Larry - 24/06/2011 03:09:45 AM 673 Views
It's interesting that you focus on the literary side Tom - 24/06/2011 03:29:36 AM 635 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 656 Views
Interesting Praziquantel - 24/06/2011 10:23:04 PM 628 Views
I thought the same ironclad - 24/06/2011 10:29:03 PM 1093 Views
Not sure but I am almost there with English *NM* random thoughts - 24/06/2011 03:52:30 AM 272 Views
neat question. temeraire - 24/06/2011 06:36:09 AM 639 Views
I'd say it depends on the purpose... jh - 24/06/2011 10:04:48 AM 802 Views
I agree that it varies on why you're being asked ironclad - 24/06/2011 10:45:02 AM 736 Views
temeraire - 24/06/2011 09:01:42 PM 588 Views
I tend to give a long speech Camilla - 24/06/2011 11:02:22 AM 643 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 676 Views
Agree with jh nossy - 24/06/2011 02:19:21 PM 657 Views
I think if you would be able to make not just basic needs known... globug0822 - 24/06/2011 04:58:05 PM 655 Views
check noteboard *NM* Deadsy - 25/06/2011 04:38:48 PM 413 Views
Very good question. Legolas - 24/06/2011 08:22:47 PM 714 Views
I had a feeling you might enjoy the survey. Tom - 24/06/2011 10:50:47 PM 552 Views
What can I say, I'm predictable? Legolas - 25/06/2011 01:00:49 AM 648 Views
Two words: constant practice Tom - 25/06/2011 02:34:52 AM 699 Views
True. Legolas - 25/06/2011 04:13:06 PM 665 Views
"Sank beneath the the waves of the Lethe" is an incredible phrase. *NM* Ghavrel - 26/06/2011 06:01:00 AM 271 Views
Glad you enjoyed it! *NM* Tom - 26/06/2011 05:08:49 PM 329 Views
If you have at least an elementary school understanding of the language Praziquantel - 24/06/2011 10:19:45 PM 620 Views
My own survey answers Tom - 24/06/2011 11:07:12 PM 676 Views
Funny how your taste in languages still to learn parallels mine to a great extent. Legolas - 25/06/2011 01:04:36 AM 608 Views
Yeah, and I realized that last list should include Farsi and Arabic. Tom - 25/06/2011 02:24:06 AM 607 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 259 Views
I suppose Farsi must be easier than Arabic. Legolas - 26/06/2011 11:18:23 AM 654 Views
Yes and no. Tom - 26/06/2011 05:08:29 PM 1706 Views
Interesting. Makes sense, I guess. Legolas - 26/06/2011 05:49:25 PM 647 Views
The timing of your question makes me giggle. Jedi Wolf Sister - 26/06/2011 04:05:07 AM 719 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 767 Views
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