Foreign Language Threads
Dec 29, 2004 | 12:27 am
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Foreign Language Threads
Hey there. I realise that FT doesnt have a foreign language section...
is it possible to add a few? I realise you cant add every single language... just the major ones - French, Spanish, German, Dutch and some others?
is it possible to add a few? I realise you cant add every single language... just the major ones - French, Spanish, German, Dutch and some others?
Dec 30, 2004 | 4:52 pm
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You may be interested to know that the TalkBoard considered (and rejected) this idea last year, as reported here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/townhall/sc...&id=1067901285
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You could certainly re-raise the subject in the TalkBoard Topics forum.
http://www.flyertalk.com/townhall/sc...&id=1067901285
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09/16/03 Gaucho100K made a motion that Flyertalk venture into becoming multi-lingual by creating a single new forum dedicated to non-English language postings related to miles and points. It was seconded by wharvey on 09/16/03. Official discussion ensued through 10/07/03.
10/07/03 Voting began on the language issue raised by Gaucho100K. It ran until 10/14/03 with cigarman, Starwood Lurker, gleff, hfly, Tolarian Wind, and missydarlin voting No. Gaucho100K, wharvey, and Spiff voted Yes. Motion failed.
Dec 31, 2004 | 7:15 am
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The OP might be interested to know that we do have a number of postings in non-English languages in specific forums, e.g., the Lufthansa forum frequently has postings wholly or partially in German.
Dec 31, 2004 | 9:45 am
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what about KLM?
I know Dutch and English... so thats why I ask. Also i think that non-english forums can help other people learn a language
I know Dutch and English... so thats why I ask. Also i think that non-english forums can help other people learn a language
Jan 2, 2005 | 5:10 am
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There's some Dutch used in the KLM forum postings from time to time.
In fact, "niet mogelijk" seems to get a lot of use.
In fact, "niet mogelijk" seems to get a lot of use.
Jan 2, 2005 | 7:26 am
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Originally Posted by Counsellor
In fact, "niet mogelijk" seems to get a lot of use.
Jan 2, 2005 | 10:07 am
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LOL... Niet Mogelijk means not difficult.
Jan 5, 2005 | 11:42 am
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Aren't there enough foreign languages on FT with all of those Brits, Canucks, Kiwis and Aussies who frequent the boards.... you know colour, neighbour, litres, etc....
you know colour, neighbour, litres, etc....