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tirna
07-09-2010, 10:54 PM
Reading through the various forums I get the impression that for most members English is not their native language.
In a way, this is a reminder of the power, depth and spread of the www that makes our world a much "smaller" place today.
So just out of curiosity, I thought I would create this poll to hopefully get a feel for the cross-sectional breadth of our native countries.
My apologies to anyone whose native region/country is not listed. (there is a limit of 10 options)
Declan1991
07-10-2010, 07:22 AM
Ireland. I've only noticed one other person who was from Ireland here, but I'm sure there are others.
For those for whom English is not their native language, did you learn programming through English or through another language. I speak three other languages pretty well, but I wouldn't have a chance at discussing computer-related issues, I just don't know the vocabulary at all.
dani0157
07-10-2010, 12:02 PM
Hello,
I am from Bulgaria , but currently studying in The Netherlands.
Mr.PHP
07-11-2010, 03:38 AM
Hello , I am From iraq :)
thraddash
07-11-2010, 09:41 AM
Yay, I am the first to represent Africa. :P
tirna
07-12-2010, 12:23 AM
bump :)
wh666-666
07-12-2010, 05:46 AM
Living in the UK unfortunately ... Originated from a British colony overseas ....
Would be interested to find out who voted Australia/NZ ?
tirna
07-12-2010, 05:55 AM
Living in the UK unfortunately ... Originated from a British colony overseas ....
Would be interested to find out who voted Australia/NZ ?
Me :)
Shanu.chaudhary
07-12-2010, 06:10 AM
Yes, Im the first to represent India (Asia).. :):cool:
wh666-666
07-12-2010, 06:21 AM
Me :)
Lol sorry, I didnt notice your location in your posts, half awake!
Are you a native btw or did you migrate to AUS?
Reason why I ask is Im always interested in speaking to people from AUS/NZ as we want to migrate there in the future.
tirna
07-12-2010, 06:37 AM
I'm born and always lived in Australia but my parents are of European origin and migrated to Australia a little over 50 years ago.
MGenev
07-12-2010, 10:03 AM
I'm from Bulgaria too.
tirna
07-13-2010, 12:16 AM
bump :)
Inga.
07-13-2010, 08:41 AM
hihi I love that north america is just the US and canada and all of the rest of the world, except the UK and russia, is just a continent.
And, sweden here.
tirna
07-13-2010, 06:21 PM
hihi I love that north america is just the US and canada and all of the rest of the world, except the UK and russia, is just a continent.
And, sweden here.
yes, it's a bit hard when you are limited to only 10 options for the poll :(
wh666-666
07-14-2010, 07:07 AM
hihi I love that north america is just the US and canada and all of the rest of the world, except the UK and russia, is just a continent.
And, sweden here.
Well really if we are talking about our internet connections, then I show up as Sweden as well ......
Anyway still an interesting poll .....
tirna
07-15-2010, 07:29 PM
bump :)
MGenev
07-15-2010, 08:36 PM
For those for whom English is not their native language, did you learn programming through English or through another language. I speak three other languages pretty well, but I wouldn't have a chance at discussing computer-related issues, I just don't know the vocabulary at all.
"15 posts later..."
Except for two or three books in my native language and an article every now and then, pretty much everything related to IT I've had read was in English (the same applies maybe to everyone with an IT job that I know personally). That's why I have no problem to understand even complex texts considered they're related to programming or a software/hardware topic in general, and yet I'm finding it very difficult to answer in English when asked: 'Would you describe your previous job in short, please?' on an interview. :)
sohguanh
07-15-2010, 09:08 PM
"15 posts later..."
Except for two or three books in my native language and an article every now and then, pretty much everything related to IT I've had read was in English (the same applies maybe to everyone with an IT job that I know personally). That's why I have no problem to understand even complex texts considered they're related to programming or a software/hardware topic in general, and yet I'm finding it very difficult to answer in English when asked: 'Would you describe your previous job in short, please?' on an interview. :)
I would think this have to do with each country education system. In my country, English is first language and used as the language for all my subjects study. This means maths, science, physics, chemistry, biology etc are all taught in English. The only exception is our second language which will depend on your race. I'm Chinese so my second language is Chinese. If I'm Indian so my second language is Tamil. If I'm Malay my second language is Melayu.
So I believe this education single first language system works well for my country. It enables us when we are working to be able to secure jobs beyond our shores to work for foreign firms with the assumption most of them uses English as the communication medium.
JPnyc
07-19-2010, 08:48 PM
Noo Yawk.
sohguanh
07-19-2010, 10:06 PM
Noo Yawk.
New York is the city where King Kong climb on top of the Empire State building to protect the lady and fight against the fighter planes? That scene is classic!
New York is the city where the Statue Of Liberty is? Are there secrets hidden within?
JPnyc
07-20-2010, 06:50 AM
well, not anymore. Now it's just a guy in an ape suit, and you can no longer enter the Statue of Liberty to see what's inside. Cutbacks.
tirna
07-22-2010, 10:49 PM
I don't think we have a representative sample of votes yet :(
Am I reeaaally the only Aussie member here? :eek: or just the only one owning up to it :p:)
JPnyc
07-23-2010, 05:57 PM
We had a couple of Aussie moderators a couple of years ago, but they've gone elsewhere I guess.
tirna
07-23-2010, 06:36 PM
I hope they did a good job for you - or at least better than what I would do :D.
I seem to upset too many people (not intentionally though) because if someone throws a stone at me, I tend to throw back a rock :eek: :)
JPnyc
07-24-2010, 11:36 AM
Yep, they did. In fact one of them predated me on this job.
tirna
07-25-2010, 08:47 PM
would any recent new members like to declare where they are from? :)
tirna
08-09-2010, 06:43 AM
would any new members like to declare where they are from? :)
sohguanh
08-09-2010, 08:28 PM
would any new members like to declare where they are from? :)
The major attraction I know from Australia is Sydney Opera House. Beyond that I know not much about Australia except for Perth which I visited my fren during his Uni studies there.
I check Google maps and behold, Melbourne is an urban city with lots of buildings and tell me, do you like urban city life ?
In the country I am from, we don't have much land so practically almost everyone live in city. In Melbourne suburb I believe you can still go fishing, planting etc without needing a government permit ? Hmmm.. nice place for retirement.
tirna
08-10-2010, 05:12 AM
Melbourne's population is about 4 million now, give or take a bit. I have always lived here. I live about 20 kilometres east of the city centre towards the outer suburbs.
Melbourne's main attractions would include its cosmopolitan culture, restaurants, theatres, major sporting events, South Bank.
JPnyc
08-10-2010, 09:11 AM
I'm coming to see it in person, shortly.
tirna
08-10-2010, 04:21 PM
Hope you enjoy your visit :)
JPnyc
08-10-2010, 04:23 PM
Thanks. Please don't hide the beer.:)
tirna
08-18-2010, 10:02 PM
Am I really still the only Aussie/New Zealander in here:confused::(
It's getting kinda lonely :(:p
heldan
08-19-2010, 06:34 AM
Yeah, I'm the only one from Poland.
Netherlands but planning to move elsewhere in Europe.
blue-eye-labs
08-19-2010, 09:47 AM
Why is London not on this list?
London and the UK are quite different. I am, of course, from the former.
tirna
08-19-2010, 06:04 PM
Why is London not on this list?
London and the UK are quite different. I am, of course, from the former.
From my original post:
My apologies to anyone whose native region/country is not listed. (there is a limit of 10 options)
sorry :(
MGenev
08-20-2010, 02:43 AM
@heldan: I know it isn't much of a consolation but I'm half Polish. :)
blue-eye-labs
08-20-2010, 04:54 AM
sorry :(
I wasn't serious, don't worry =]
tirna
08-20-2010, 04:59 AM
ok thanks - I'll sleep easy tonight :)
tirna
08-24-2010, 07:37 PM
any new (or old) members like to declare where they are from :)
tirna
08-24-2010, 10:57 PM
and I'm from over there :)
Tools4Succ3ss
09-03-2010, 05:05 AM
Hello,
I'm from Germany :)
Though I'd think you'll probably find very few from Mars or Venus here it's really an original idea to think about our neighborhood aliens here :D
svidgen
09-03-2010, 09:13 AM
Posts take a good while to show up when submit them from Venus ...
sr developer
09-03-2010, 04:34 PM
a bit of variety for you, hubby & I live in Canada, but I was born in Brazil and he was born in Germany, but a Spanish citizen :0)
iRedMedia
09-05-2010, 02:01 AM
Blame Canada. I love a good ol' who's from where. Wish I knew more of you personally!