Re: Teaching and Learning English in Hong Kong

From: Michael Farris (maf_at_amu.edu.pl)
Date: 03/29/05 

Date: 29 Mar 2005 03:28:16 -0800

Jim Walsh <jiSPm_walAMsh_iii@oOKperamNOail.com> wrote in message

> On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:20:50 -0800, Michael Farris thought carefully and
> wrote:
>
> > You've lived in Taiwan for many, many years and haven't been able (or
> > been willing) to learn the language.
>
> If you insist on being insulting, I will just add you to my bozo file.
 

I'm perplexed if I've offended you, how would you describe your
situation in relation to the major language(s) of the society you live
in?

-michael farris

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