Speaking a foreign language that one hasn’t spoken in years sounds like water choking from rusted, un-used pipes. Parts of a tightly-clenched wheel that lack the oil needed to grease them into movement.
Initially, the taps spew brown water, sludge, before finally–hopefully–running clear and potable.
The woman greets a native speaker and wishing to be polite, show [...]
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Language Practice
Posted in Language, Writers & Writing on 27 June, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
