tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29783423.post4591691966263845908..comments2023-09-15T10:09:59.359+01:00Comments on Regular Comments Based on Issues Raised by BBC World Haveyoursay: Is BBC WHYS a first or a second rate show?Abdelilah Boukilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01991126759703627862noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29783423.post-57672231776110036752007-10-05T00:27:00.000+00:002007-10-05T00:27:00.000+00:00I think its the height of arrogance for any of us ...I think its the height of arrogance for any of us native speakers of English to show intolerance of people who want to learn English and take the trouble to come to such a show to express their views.<BR/><BR/>We English speakers should be humble about the fact that people all around the world have adopted English as the language of international discourse and we should be welcoming and encouraging of people who want to talk to us (and each other) in our own language.<BR/><BR/>Just because someone's English may be a little faltering does not mean that they do not have valid, useful and interesting contributions to make.<BR/><BR/>Also, sometimes when a non-native person uses English they do so in a way which introduces new and pleasant nuances into the way the language is used. Some of the most poetic uses of English for example have come from those who did not use standard english - eg Irish writers etc.<BR/><BR/>So more power to WHYS and its contributors. I dont get the chance to listen often though so perhaps I am defending the idea more than the implementation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com