Does anyone have good links or tips for language? The rule for
speakers in general, even when presenting to native speakers, is to
keep it simple. How much further should I take "keep it simple" for
the EuroPython audience?
The US PyCon has many English as a second language (ESL) speakers but
th
Hi Jack --
Having attended EuroPython last year as a USA "English" speaker, I'd
have to say Euros are quite good at English, used as a compromise, but
that native speakers have this nasty habit of speaking as quickly as
possible, especially during lightning talks, which is disrespectful
and/or ins
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 11:19:40AM -0700, kirby urner wrote:
> Having attended EuroPython last year as a USA "English" speaker, I'd
> have to say Euros are quite good at English, used as a compromise, but
> that native speakers have this nasty habit of speaking as quickly as
> possible, especially
[thanks to Kirby for pointing out I didn't hit the "reply all" button]
2008/6/28 kirby urner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Hi Jack --
>
> Having attended EuroPython last year as a USA "English" speaker, I'd
> have to say Euros are quite good at English, used as a compromise, but
> that native speakers ha
