What was your first language?

I was just wondering how many people on here know English as a second language, and how many people just suck at talking/typing.

I speak english as my second language. I know the language pretty well though.

I don't speak any language other than english. =/

The first word i said must be ma
its eng and hindi.

I know some langs-
Eng,Hind,Sans i think one more maybe

Nightwolf, what I meant was, what language did you learn to speak first. As in, which language did you speak completely and fluently first. Not what language were your first words in.

Norwegian.
My first word was probably "mamma" (mom) or "pappa" (dad).

I also speak English (obviously) and a little French.

i only speak english also and just a TINY bit of french(learned in school)

English as first, seeing as, England. A bit of french and german, though I'm forgetting the french and german which I don't really miss ~

Oh, right.

I speak English, a moderate amount of Spanish, a very small amount of Japanese, and I know random words in French, German, and Russian.

English was my first language, obviously.


And if you hadn't figured it out, I made this thread to kinda poke fun at the people who are very difficult to understand on this forum.

LOL, I believe most know random words in a lot of languages.

Well, I didn't leave any out, and there's plenty of other languages, so I must not be one of those guys.

English was my first language, and I know some Spanish.

Oh me first lang- English

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Oh me first lang- English

Well then, sorry to be a dick, but you're not very good at it.

It's allowed to do mistakes, even in your firsst language.

Yeah, but he's like that in every post.

Not everyone is good at everything. I'm sure he is better than you at something else.

We're not talking about talents, here. We're talking about speaking the english language. No, actually, we're really just talking about speaking a language in general. I don't care who you are, if you're physically capable, you have no excuse for not being able to speak at least ONE language fluently, and in Nightwolf's case, English is his FIRST language. They teach you how to speak properly in school. Even rednecks and trailer trash on the Jerry Springer show are capable of coherent speech.

There is a very big difference between speaking and writing. English in perticular because it is a very phonetically illogical language. Many have problems with writing correctly, and that has nothing to do with intellect at all. Ever heard of dyslexia? This is actually more common than you might think. Do you honestly mean that everyone with dyslexia are just stupid. If so, where have you been the past 80 years?

I've only been alive for about 21 of them.

Anyway, Dyslexia is a developmental reading disorder. It happens when people aren't proficient at a young age in reading, writing, and spelling. It's not some mysterious and ruthless disease that strikes random people, as you make it out to be. It can be overcome, and you don't have to absolutely master the english language to speak it well.

And frankly, I don't see the big difference between speaking and writing. Please explain that to me.

Though I do agree that English is illogical, I still maintain that, even if you haven't mastered it, it's still more than possible to become proficient in it.

It's easyier to pronounce a word correctly than to spell it correctly. Many people can speak perfectly but still have problems with spelling and text construction.
Furthermore dyslexia is not something that anyone can "get" if they are not stimulated propely. Some people are more vulnerable to it than others. It is also heritable. It is true that a person with dyslexia can "overcome" it if they are given proper help. It is however much harder for someone with dyslexia to learn to read and write properly than for someone without dyslexia. That is why teachers have to keep what is called "adaptable education" in mind all the time when teaching children and young people.

I think I suffer from light dailysex

I'm not really focusing on spelling here, Merte. People spell words incorrectly all the time, and whatever, at least you know what they're trying to say. If someone said "i can here you" I would know that me meant "hear" and I wouldn't make a big deal about it. What I'm on about is more the grammer, punctuation, and word placement side of butchering the English language. Like "wut you being is like cool" or "oh me first lang- english"

That is a common verbal way of writing which is common in for instance chatting and instant messages.

THAT DOESNT MAKE IT RIGHT MERTE

And it does tend to piss people off when you type that way. (see Tsuno's signature...) I've gotten used to it though.

You should be glad me and Leber aren't like the rest of TabIt, Merte. If we let them here, they'd tear apart each and every one of your posts for grammar mistakes, then proceed to call you a retarded faggot. As a wise man once said, typing like Nightwolf, and Geno, and Vivilakers, and Dart, can be compared to talking with a speech impediment. Sure, I can understand people who talk with speech impediments, but it takes more effort to do so. The same goes for those guys.

I'll just stop here before I make another excruciatingly long post.

Wait, I thought someone told me wolf was Iranian? And that he spoke English as a SECOND language?

Arrow, zip it. Your posts are becoming increasily dumb, annoying, and pitiful. I'm not kidding. Quit trying to act like an idiot on purpose, mellow out, get rid of that god damn custom title, and just act normal.

I expect that more members here are at a level of writing that we be able to understand. I hate when people type terribly, or in fucking l33t (Oh you're a idiot, I see). Type like you would in school, this ability can be (and maybe, will) useful in the future.

My first language is -NOT ENGLISH- O=! My first language was AUSTRALIAN. And... I don't usually go around flaunting that around because of a certain man that ran around screaming 'Crikey' and gave us a bad name -_-

Don't worry. For the most part, I think we (as in, everyone in the world) all have a basic understanding that Steve Irwin was an idiot, and not representative of the Australian race.

There is an australian race?

Yes, there is.

English. And cut Steve Irwin a little slack he was a good guy with a wife and kids.

That guy... drove me nuts. I went to see him mess with a croc once at the zoo, and he got his bloody foot bit. I tried not to laugh, but it was hard.

That IDIOT... took his whole crew for his show to his wife giving birth... that's just, not right. He was sick in the head.

SHIT, I've noticed that I've been spelling Australian wrong... That's what I get for typing at 1 in the morning...

Meh flame him all you want he was still a good man that was a lover of rare and exotic animals.

You know, I tried to explain the monster that was Steve Irwin to a couple of Freshman the other day. They would hear none of it.

Now, let me ask you something... do you love things by going around and trying to get them to bite you? I think not.

Heh... try being an Ausie, mate. You go flaunting around your ideas and the weak kids try and beat you up for it. But, I suppose it's fun watching them make idiots of themselves.

Well he did some wrong things but that doesnt matter anymore he's dead we should stop thinking about his wrongs and start thinking about his rights thats what he would want us to be doing.

I've never gotten into an actual fight. That being said, I have absolutely NO idea just how strong I am. I think I'm all right, and I scare people when I want to, but never any punches thrown.

...DAMNIT SOMEONE BETTER PISS ME OFF SO I CAN BEAT THE TAR OUT OF 'EM!!

I have basically NO enemies...I'll never fight anyone I guess...

*hands Arrowone a cup of water* There now you can go piss off.

I chuckled a bit.

I'd fight you, but bein' in Jolly Ol' England, I don't think we're too close, then?

Ah, that being said... I am in England, but I live in Australia. Visiting relatives and what not. Kinda odd being 12 hours away from normal time.

That was off subject, sorry. My mind's just wanderin', 'cause it's late.

I'd fight you, but bein' in Jolly Ol' England, I don't think we're too close, then?

Ah, that being said... I am in England, but I live in Australia. Visiting relatives and what not. Kinda odd being 12 hours away from normal time.

That was off subject, sorry. My mind's just wanderin', 'cause it's late.

...Wanderin' so bad, I'm startin' to talk like Cap'n Jack Sparrow... *slaps his forhead* I'm gonna... go lie down.

Not a problem. And good to know you at least are willing.

You should hit the Spam section, it's just what you need. Bring an opinion on goth chicks.

Yeah the spam section is uber............... EEK MY SMILY'S NOT DOING PAIN OLD SMILING AND STUFF!!!!!

Yeah, but he's like that in every post.

oh if u mean i say "you" as U and all, i say it purposely
And if i say
I study i fail
purposely.
Cuz im really good at english, btu if your want i'll stop all this which i am..

"btu if your want i'll stop all this which i am"

See, this is what I'm talking about.

Just put a little more time into each post. Remember, people can read it forever and ever until the day it is deleted, so you want to represent yourself properly.

Unless you're, like, drunk. In which case, fucking rock on.

Agreed.

Spam section. I've been avoiding it because I think someone said you had to have 100 posts or something? Not a rule, but something just so... I dunno.

-_-; *yawn*

It's not really being enforced now...

NO DONT OPEN THE RULE BOOK!!!!! *shuts rule book on Arrowones finger* no opening rulebook we stick it to the man.

Well, this thread turned to hell quickly

... I might have somethin' to do with that. Sorry, mate.

Nah, it's cool, mate. Most threads DO turn to hell quickly around here.

...Does my Australian bug you? ... I don't want to sound like a dipshit. It just kinda... comes off my fingers sometimes.

No, it doesn't. He tends to say that too. Your legitimate Australian type-cent is welcome here.

Don't stress it, dude. If I have a problem with you, I'll let you know on my own. Right now I'm working on getting Nightwolf to type less like he was a backup actor for "The Ringer." From what I see, you type fine, so you're okay. Less worrying though, people who worry too much about other people's opinions get pitied, and you don't want that.

Ah, it's just that most Americans I've met tend to be bothered with it.
Damn... that was stereotypical... I'm turnin' into a demented Jack Sparrow/Steve Irwin hybrid..

Ive translated thsi threads secret it says................Occorru can turn anything into a rotting spam hole, fear his insane randomness dipshitters. YAY I MADE A WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do we have ignore lists on this forum? Occorru's quickly becoming the most annoying member ever, and I know he'll be proud of me saying that because that's the kind of pathetic goal he'd aim towards.

Im just insane beyond belief, and my goal is to be be most lethal member. See I can be serious I just dont want to be for no reason at all.

There's a difference between not being serious and being a retarded jackoff.

Alright ive banned myself from jokes now.......can we get semi-on topic (oddly enough this is a quote).

THIS JUST IN: Occurru's opinions dovetail, yet again~!

It says you're not online, but you're posting.

o_O

I think Arrowones has his hiddin option checked am I right Arrowone?

I think, I'm not sure, and I'm too lazy to check at the moment.

So are you changing that ridiculous custom title, or do you like being pitied?

...me? Why does this invoke pity? I enjoy being the pope!

Being a athiest I despise the pope.

Unless you're, like, drunk. In which case, fucking rock on.

Like even if i COULD drink, i surely wouldnt.

I don't like the real pope. And you've just made a powerful enemy Occurru, thou shoudst not trifle with an endless supply of PURE FAIL!!

I like the Pope from Family Guy... but otherwise... he's just some guy

Why do thou trifle with nonexistant power thou must learneth power is people.

Did I step into an Old English Farm or something? It took me a long moment to understand what that said.

Brush up on your Elizibeathen English and try again, brother. And the people cannot utilize their power whilst they are so oppressed.

And why a farm, Cody?

Meh I can flip through Hamlet, and Macbeth tonight I guess, pick up a few tips from Shakespear himself.

A farm, what say? I believe I'm thinkin' of the Amish folk now.

Atleast the Amish dont use cars, they actually give a damn about the enviroment.

Belt up Occorru! I'm sure you use cars just like the rest of us. And sittin' in front of the 'puter ain't helpin' the environment none either.

I know but I dont really have a choice.

I guess I should really belt up myself... I take joy-rides through the Outback now-and-again... Ain't sayin' much for my respect for nature.

I have a unnatural fear of driving cars, I always think if I drive one im going to get hopelessly lost.

Hate to be a noogde, mate... but how old are ya?

12, methinks.

Occuru has somewhat taken a path like me, but you better get 13 soon

A twelve year old afraid of driving? Shouldn't be thinkin' of it yet.

Its at least a legimate fear.

If you don't mind my asking, what the hell is a "noogde"?

If im right it has something to do with ramen noodles, then again I love ramen noodles and would love to thing everythings a bowl of them.

A noodge.. it's like... a bother, what say?

I don't mean to be a 'bother'

Aussie's are awesome..........

Ah, okay.