Have you ever worked in a language that is not your native language?

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I just want to know, how was (or how is if you are currently) working in another language that is not your primary language.

Yes, and it was very easy for me 9
Yes, and it was very hard for me 5
No, cause I do not know any other language 9
No, I could, but I am not really interested 6
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  • megadriver
    10 years ago

    Yup. I work in a company, where I have to speak two languages. Sometimes three (my native language) to talk to clients.

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  • dinz
    10 years ago

    I work predominately in English in my line of work as the vehicular language in Finance is English.

    English is vital in establishing connections with clients from other countries. However I'm finding myself struggle when I converse with people in my own language due to a lot of business jargon is English and also the fact I did my studies in English which most universities offer when it comes to Finance and commerce.

    A client of mine said he will present his "Overeenstemmingsverklaring" I had no idea what it meant at first.

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  • LornaMae
    10 years ago

    Are you planning on doing it or is that just a random question out of curiosity?

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  • cupcake_wants
    9 years ago

    I worked as a Spanish interpreter, so does that count?

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    • Shugaboom
      9 years ago

      If Spanish is not your native language, of course it counts. How did you do? I mean, was easy or hard for you!

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      • cupcake_wants
        9 years ago

        Well, Spanish is my 2nd language. I started as a 10th grader learning it and had a knack for it. I ended up being an interpreter in federal court including simultaneous interpretation which normally only native speakers of both languages can do.

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  • Riddler
    9 years ago

    Why do you mean "Working in"? As in you are in a job that speaks nothing but another language? If your not in an entirely different country I am not sure how this would be an issue. I am trying to learn another language. I dont have classes though.

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  • dickwashington
    10 years ago

    i work with two people that speak little to no english and i speak absouletly no spanish but turns out we all work really well together and they became my really good friends

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  • Brendyrose
    10 years ago

    I couldn't stand doing that.

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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    I can manage a vessel, dealing with the officials, handling cargo, purchasing fuel, provisions and getting repairs, in just about any language, but I can only pick up girls successfully, in four.

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