Giving evidence of a broad command of the original language, it renders the original words into a second language understandably without deviating unnecessarily from the specific structure of the Hebrew. . . .
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As reported in The Hawke’s Bay Herald-Tribune of New Zealand, it is the silbo, or whistling language, that for centuries has been used as a second language by the island’s inhabitants.
“At first I had little confidence witnessing to white people,” confesses Beverly, “because English was my second language and certain expressions, along with the Australian accent, made it difficult for me to understand.
However, says the Toronto Star, “parents must take the lead in teaching young children a second language if they want them to have all of the benefits that come along with being bilingual.”
Even those who already speak a second language may have to adjust their thinking and approach in order to make the Bible’s message appealing to people who speak that language but have different backgrounds and cultures.
Within two years after arriving in that town, Bill and Kathy had the joy of seeing the formation of a congregation —the second English-language congregation in Mexico.