Azul on Nostr: here's some tips for working with people for whom English is not a first language: 1. ...
here's some tips for working with people for whom English is not a first language:
1. do not assume their inability to communicate in a form of English that makes you comfortable has any bearing on their intelligence or ability to do the job.
2. do not condescend or get angry if they ask questions.
3. do not use a lot of slang and idioms on purpose to trip them up.
4. do not correct them, you're not here to teach them English, they're not here to learn English. stay focused on the job.
1. do not assume their inability to communicate in a form of English that makes you comfortable has any bearing on their intelligence or ability to do the job.
2. do not condescend or get angry if they ask questions.
3. do not use a lot of slang and idioms on purpose to trip them up.
4. do not correct them, you're not here to teach them English, they're not here to learn English. stay focused on the job.