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| 38 (Footnote) in their language which cause a lot of confusion in day today communication. They solve this problem by using standard Chinese characters 39 (Footnote) to write down the exact meanings of the word they are using. This clears up the matter for them. Without a defined nomenclature communication was not possible beyond the rudimentary understanding between men and dogs, or between two small children. The lack of a common vocabulary of clearly defined words that all parties can use fluently, was the limiting factor in communication between all people, groups, or nations. Therefore, he suggested that there were only two choices. I had to learn to speak the language of the alien, or the alien had to learn to speak English. Factually only one choice was possible that I persuade Airl to learn English, and that I teach it to her with the guidance of the language specialist. No one had any objection to trying this approach, as there were no other suggestions. The language specialists suggested that I take several children's books, and a basic reading primer, and grammar text with me into the interview room. The plan was that I would sit next to the alien and read aloud to her from the books, while pointing to the text I was reading with my finger so that she could follow along. The theory was that the alien could eventually be taught to readjust as a child is taught to read byword and sound association with the written word, as well as instruction in fundamental grammar. They also assumed, I think, that if the alien was intelligent enough to communicate with me telepathically, and fly a spacecraft across the galaxy, that she could probably learn to speak a language as quickly as a 5 year old, or faster 37 I returned to the interview room and proposed this idea to Airl. She did not object to learning the language, although she did not make any commitment to answer questions either. No one else had abetter idea, so we went ahead" 38 Chapter Five Reading Lessons MATILDA O'DONNELL MACELROY PERSONAL NOTE) I began the reading lessons with the first pages of a schoolbook that had been used to teach pioneer children in the son the frontiers of America. It is called "McGuffey's Eclectic Reader, Primer Through Sixth. Download 2 Mb. Share with your friends:
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