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Learning a language is all about diving in and having a go. But sometimes our attempts to impress the locals don't go according to plan as your contributions prove.
Language and identity

Your comments about global English, Flemish and Dutch, Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian show that language and identity are closely intertwined and constantly under discussion. Join the debate.
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