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Horst Huber (X)
Horst Huber (X)
Vereinigte Staaten
Local time: 02:57
Deutsch > Englisch
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As slightly too pessimistic Jun 3, 2011

I would consider the tone of the article. I am quite often amazed to see how many Westerners are getting very proficient in Chinese, and quickly (especially compared to my student days), never mind the numbers of Chinese people who acquire English competence in sundry ways. To recruit professional translators from these groups should be possible (the 3 points deserve support). A footnote: As early as about two thousand years ago, the necessity of double, and multiple, re-translation in commerce ... See more
I would consider the tone of the article. I am quite often amazed to see how many Westerners are getting very proficient in Chinese, and quickly (especially compared to my student days), never mind the numbers of Chinese people who acquire English competence in sundry ways. To recruit professional translators from these groups should be possible (the 3 points deserve support). A footnote: As early as about two thousand years ago, the necessity of double, and multiple, re-translation in commerce and diplomacy was already a cliche in the Chinese historical records. ▲ Collapse
 
Andriy Yasharov
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Ukraine
Local time: 09:57
Mitglied (2008)
Englisch > Russisch
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Everlasting problem Jun 5, 2011

Since the time of the tower of Babel language barrier has been an obstacle for a prosperous future. Little has changed. Yes, the situation can be improved provided the specialists get proper payment and the high and mighties understand the importance of education.
 


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