I admire Asians who speak fluent English!

Hi justin! I think you are lucky to know different language. One friend told me that if you want to involve into business in Asia, you have to know Chinese-mandarin, i know its a kind of Chinese dialect, same as Chinese-Macau or Fukien. Just like the Philippines,we have different languages too per region. So, do you know how to speak Malaysian? Continue to learn English because this is advantage nowadays specially if you wanna work in international companies. Good luck and keep your vocabulary increasing!

Hi justin! I think you are lucky to know different languages. One friend told me that if you want to involve into business in Asia, you have to know Chinese-mandarin, i know its a kind of Chinese dialect, same as Chinese-Macau or Fukien. Just like the Philippines,we have different languages too per region. So, do you know how to speak Malaysian? Continue to learn English because this is advantage nowadays specially if you wanna work in international companies. Good luck and keep your vocabulary increasing!

Yes, just like the other region, there are several dialects and for the Chinese, Mandarin is used more often; can be considered just like English. So besides Mandarin, I also know Cantonese, Teow Chiew and Hokkien. However in Malaysia, the nation language is Malay, it is a must-take subject in school so I know it well too.

nice Philippine Flag on your shirt.... we're only remember that Philippine Flag is the only flag in the world that can be upside down.... meaning.... it can be red at the top or it can be blue at the top

Hi mantis! Thank you! I don't think so. Blue must be on top, and red down, It shouldn't be turned upside down or it means at WAR! hahaha

Hi allknowing! I looked at your profile just to know what your nationality is. I know how Indians take seriously when they want to learn something. They are so admired when it comes to studies, no wonder there are a lot of expert Indian professionals. I know Indians succeed in the world of medicine lately. Good luck in your writing career, I know you can make it, just focus and write your articles from the heart... thank you for your response!

Yup, i was raised in the Philippines, just had opportunities to travel around that pushed me to learn other language as well.

You are lucky to get that opportunity to work and travel around the world. Do you still visit the Philippines?

Well, at least you are very good in American English. Good for you. But if you are well traveled, you can easily communicate. Did you grow up in the Philippines? Have a nice day!

Not very good exactly ;p It's very easy to memorize three new vocabulary per day, but to practice speaking is not so easy since I have no partner to practice together, is it possible practice speaking with my self only?Since you know that my country doesnt take English as second language, people will get you freak, weird and even call you arrogant if you speak English in common place, but yeah... I'm so glad practice it at home, so sad, right?

Yes I agree that is it easier to write, at least we can glance one more time before the final draft. In speaking, it is spontaneous and sometimes we kinda confused of the words and its meanings. Funny if we run out of words hahaha! Don't mind them if they say you are arrogant when you speak English. Maybe we should suggest Mylot to have a voice chat application??? So we can pratice the speaking??

You have a very good English now. If you don't have a formal education in English language, i think it is better to practicing speaking, this way you will get used to. The next thing you do is memorize or understand at least 3 words per day to increase your vocabulary. The more words, the better.

what i mean of dependent is: for example... in a Caregiver or a Domestic Helper situations, Filipinos are working abroad to serve and care the foreigner's child in exchange of big salary while her own child in the Philippines she cannot care presently.... because when only Filipinos choose to work here in Philippines, the salary is below minimum.... imagine the salary even the Vice President is so small.... so, if lucky, were depending our future if the Philippine Immigration won't stamped our working VISA as "DENIED".... to take a note that all who work abroad gets a rich big time in life if they only buy ASSETS rather than LIABILITIES... or too late.... usually, when they go back to the Philippines, a lot of Liabilities spent instead of saving it for the future of their child.... or for ASSETS as prioritized.... even my friend told me that until now we are still conquered by Spain silently... i have some clues what was it.... i answer him.. it's all about Roman Catholics in Religion???? he only smiled....

I think Filipinos in general is not dependent to Americans, what do you mean about "dependent"? maybe it is wrong word used because we really don't depend on them, actually and literally. Mexican language is same as Spanish language, i think we have some Spanish words, that is true.

Thank you very much for the detailed and specific explanation. Well, in that case it is the person's choice to be dependent because she/he can still find job here, only with a minimal salary compared to going abroad. The Philippines' dependency ( if that is what you call it) has a deep root, and for those who did not understand pretty much about history of politics and economics in the Philippines like me, i'm sorry i am a little bit obscured. Thank you for your response.

You write very good English Agentgulaman! I think that is the reason why the call center companies are increasing each year here in the Philippines, the Filipinos are fast to learn. And they can immitate american english pretty well..

I agree with you Agent. Lately, it is not just the outsourcing business that is growing in the country but also English language school and private tutorials. Last year, my son told me that his friend/classmate is being hired by a Korean to accompany him during weekends. His job?? To just be with him wherever he goes and talk to him in English! hahaha, interesting right?

Thank you for that whitewingspeak, but still I feel that I have a lot more to learn in using the language. Yeah, that's the reason too why business outsourcing is growing here in our country aside from cheap labor. Also, due to our high regard to foreigners from America, a lot of Filipinos think that speaking fluent English makes a notch higher in status compared to those who don't. The English language is widely promoted in Philippine schools. That could be another good reason too.

I agree with you. Whether you are applying for a job in local or international companies, maybe government or private, they are speaking English as the medium of communication. Thank you for your response.

Hi ashucool007! Good morning. That's good for you to be speaking fluent English. You are doing great. Please read carefully my discussion, I am not comparing a certain nationality to Filipinos. And most importantly i did not compare Indians and Filipinos, did you ever read that in my thread?? I just said that Filipinos can speak English better grammar compare to other nationalities but i am not referring to Indians. You know i even admire Indians, who already migrated in the US. I watched spelling contest a couple of times and most of the contestants are Indians, I am aware of that, i did not put you down. I agree you 100%. Thank you for your respond.

Hi deng! May I know what do you mean when you say "nothing"? Can you explain to more to me? Welcome aboard, i know you just signed in at mylot, i hope you enjoy your time here.