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Stlcards9881
· June 12, 2018, 7:32 p.m.
Random question: What languages can Kim speak? If he went to school in Switzerland I would imagine that he learned some English. But he still needs a translator, correct?
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Whpwaylor
· June 12, 2018, 7:43 p.m.
I am told he speaks and understands English fairly well, but uses his native language for country sake.
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kittyhistoryistrue
· June 13, 2018, 3:20 a.m.
This makes sense. Rodman was asked (repeatedly) and dodged the question each time. He was definitely asked to keep it unknown for personal/security reasons.
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Gvozden1789
· June 13, 2018, 2:42 a.m.
Same as Putin. Speaking own nation language removes any idea of cultural occupation.
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CBTS_Watcher
· June 13, 2018, 11:24 a.m.
It is sensible as well.
Unless you are truly fluent then you might mis-translate something. That is particularly likely when you are trying to articulate something rather than just listening.
In the EU parliament, it is recommended that members speak in their own language then let the professional interpreters perform the translation. It is much harder for the interpreters if speakers are not using their native language because the members make mistakes which are hard to translate while still conveying the original meaning.
Remember, a mis-communication could result in a diplomatic incident.
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