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competent communicator

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00“A person’s being born in a 00native-English-speaking00 country does not make for a more 00competent00 communicator in any other context. Instead, wide exposure to varieties of English makes one more amenable to being flexible in one’s use of the language…”02br
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00From: World Englishes in Asian Contexts By Yamuna Kachru, Cecil L. Nelson.0-
  

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0Compared to those in the non-English speaking country, I guess.0-
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0In my opinion, clear thinking is the requirement for competent communication, over mastery of English.0-
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0I'd agree there. You can have excellent English and be a poor communicator, or have problems with your English and be an excellent communicator.02br
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00I think the point in the quote is that being a native English speaker doesn't help in all contexts. I'd agree with that. 0-
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0<<In my opinion, clear thinking is the requirement for competent communication, over mastery of English.>>02br
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00 That's a bit cryptic for me. What on earth do you mean¿0-
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10<<In my opinion, clear thinking is the requirement for competent communication, over mastery of English.>>12br
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10 That's a bit cryptic for me. What on earth do you mean¿12br
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10It is more important to think clearly tha
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10Me too.12br
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10You too what?0-
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0Me too think as you do.0-
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