Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 00:35:13 +0000 From: Sam Durrant <4srd1-AT-qlink.queensu.ca> Subject: Re: Why language is still important Eric wrote: I don't think many English yobboes, masquerading as fans, will manage more than the odd expletive or obscenity in German, French or Turkish. This masterful arrogance with regard to the purported superiority of the English language over all lingos continental and foreign bla bla Nice one, Eric. Wouldn't it be great if our "yobboes" (sp?) could hurl ployglot insults? I'm sure this would be a wonderful step forward in international relations. Maybe you could offer them language lessons. Sam. Dr Samuel Durrant 16 Trinty St Norwich NR2 2BQ England Tel 01603 664858. --- from list postcolonial-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu ---
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