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Lost in Translation?

I know a translator named Randy, whose skill with dialects is dandy. But I have the advantage of knowing sign language, and it really is quite handy.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/25/2024 5:03:00 PM

clever Limerick, Jim! I marvel at those who know sign language. I taught German for many years; my classroom was next to the room where sign language was taught. I'd often look through the classroom door's tiny window...I digress. A witty Limerick. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Jim Healey
Date: 4/25/2024 5:42:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. Or should that be danke schoen? I was also a teacher, for 33 years. This included a year in Japan teaching ESL. Nice to be retired though!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/25/2024 2:09:00 PM

Yes, you could know many spoken dialects but sign language is different altogether.