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2012-03-18 Arabia

Swiss language teacher kidnapped in Yemen

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Posted by Fred 2012-03-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Arabia

#1 I've always wanted to learn to speak Swiss...

It is quite similar to Austrian, I understand.

Personally, I've never understood why all these foreigners just don't speak English like everyone else.

Posted by SteveS 2012-03-18 00:15|| 2012-03-18 00:15|| Front Page Top

#2 "Swiss" can mean many things. Some Swiss speak Italian, others French, whilst most speak Swiss German. And, of course, a very high proportion of Swiss speak English. Almost every person in Switzerland speaks more than one language, and it is not uncommon for educated Swiss to speak fluent French, Italian, German, English and one other language of their choice. They have a pretty badass reputation, man-for-man, in the world of linguistics/foreign languages.

Posted by Kentucky Beef 2012-03-18 10:24|| 2012-03-18 10:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Travel to Yemen and see quaint locals as they go about their happy lives, armed to the teeth.

Posted by Gleath Slaviling4141 2012-03-18 16:57|| 2012-03-18 16:57|| Front Page Top

#4 #2

They're being "dry" and gaff-specific re: POTUS, KB.

Posted by Gabby Cussworth 2012-03-18 18:54|| 2012-03-18 18:54|| Front Page Top

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