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Originally Posted by Nate the great
What can I say, it sounded wrong when I heard it in the audiobook.
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Never let the little things in life spoil the possibility of larger enjoyment.
I have learned a great deal from non-native speakers. They have a wealth of knowledge and ideas to share although they don't always choose the right word. Pronounced wrong or spelled incorrectly--if someone can communicate an idea or information, it's still valuable.
I recently spent a couple of hours with my neighbor. She switches freely from Spanish to English. My Spanish is pretty poor. Her English is perfect when she chooses to speak in English. The fault is mine that I am unable to parse all the Spanish meanings. But we have a great time laughing and chatting and I wouldn't miss her stories for the world. There are gems hidden in all languages and when she tells her stories in Spanish, they have a different culture attached that carries a vibrance that is somewhat lost in translation. Sure, it's nice if everyone knows everything and gets things perfect. But I'd hate to miss out by expecting perfection. (I am not suggesting that we should all go around misusing words or accepting slop.)