Re: [EuroPython] Language Advice for Speakers?

2008-06-28 Thread Jack diederich
[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

Re: [EuroPython] Language Advice for Speakers?

2008-06-28 Thread Marius Gedminas
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

Re: [EuroPython] Language Advice for Speakers?

2008-06-28 Thread kirby urner
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

[EuroPython] Language Advice for Speakers?

2008-06-28 Thread Jack diederich
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