Re: EU's language policy (was: new conspiracy theory)

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From: Matthew Cunliffe
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 00:00

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Phil Hunt wrote:

> I am not against the peoples of Europe having their own languages,
> however I think there should be a common language as well, so everyone
> can talk to everyone else.

Whilst a common language would be useful, it is perhaps more likely if
one let a language become dominant through a general and gradual
increased usage, as opposed to a forced common language.

I for one, do not mind speaking other languages for the time being, try
to speak another European language on a regular basis to keep in
practice.

Regards,
Matt	

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	Matthew Cunliffe	Ancient.ucs@durham.ac.uk
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From: Matthew Cunliffe <Ancient.ucs@durham.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: EU's language policy (was: new conspiracy theory)
Date: 1996/02/05
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