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wizo
Joined: 22 Nov 2010
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 Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject: Am I a "native speaker" ? |
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I came to Canada when I was 4 and I'm currently 26.
I grew up speaking two languages but English is definitely my "main" language. I think and dream in English 
Would employers consider me a native speaker? Is the fact that I was simply born in another country a big deal? I'm mainly thinking about working in Korea or China.
I also look like a native speaker; I'm tall, white, green eyed, etc.
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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do you have a Canadian passport?
Did you go to an English university in one of the 7 E2 countries?
If so yes you will. |
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OculisOrbis
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| To be considered a native speaker in korea, your passport and university degree must come from one of the "Big 7" countries: British Isles, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. If you can't answer yes for both passport and degree, youre not a native English speaker in the eyes of korean immigration. |
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wizo
Joined: 22 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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| OculisOrbis wrote: |
| To be considered a native speaker in korea, your passport and university degree must come from one of the "Big 7" countries: British Isles, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. If you can't answer yes for both passport and degree, youre not a native English speaker in the eyes of korean immigration. |
I've been living in Canada for 22 years straight, my passport should be from here, right? I think I have dual-citizenship.
I haven't actually renewed or updated my passport yet.
Yes, I have a BA from a Canadian University. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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| wizo wrote: |
| OculisOrbis wrote: |
| To be considered a native speaker in korea, your passport and university degree must come from one of the "Big 7" countries: British Isles, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. If you can't answer yes for both passport and degree, youre not a native English speaker in the eyes of korean immigration. |
I've been living in Canada for 22 years straight, my passport should be from here, right? |
Not necessarily.
You may be a permanent resident of Canada without holding Canadian citizenship (PR-card).
IF you are a citizen you will have either:
a) a Canadian birth certificate (born in Canada),
b) Canadian certificate of citizenship (born abroad to a Canadian parent or naturalized as a Canadian).
If you do NOT have (a) or (b) you are not Canadian (won't be able to get a Canadian passport) and will probably not be considered a "native speaker" in the eyes of Korean immigration.
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wizo
Joined: 22 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Great! Thanks:)
Ya I'm a naturalized citizen I just need to apply for a passport. |
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Xylox
Joined: 09 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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I was born in another country, came to Canada when I was 7.
I'm here in Korea as a native speaker, so I think you will be chill. |
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drcrazy
Joined: 19 Feb 2003
Location: Pusan. Yes, that's right. Pusan NOT Busan. I ain't never been to no place called Busan
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:40 am Post subject: |
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| wizo wrote: |
| OculisOrbis wrote: |
| To be considered a native speaker in korea, your passport and university degree must come from one of the "Big 7" countries: British Isles, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. If you can't answer yes for both passport and degree, youre not a native English speaker in the eyes of korean immigration. |
I've been living in Canada for 22 years straight, my passport should be from here, right? I think I have dual-citizenship.
I haven't actually renewed or updated my passport yet.
Yes, I have a BA from a Canadian University. |
This then |
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drcrazy
Joined: 19 Feb 2003
Location: Pusan. Yes, that's right. Pusan NOT Busan. I ain't never been to no place called Busan
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:41 am Post subject: |
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| wizo wrote: |
Great! Thanks:)
Ya I'm a naturalized citizen I just need to apply for a passport. |
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wizo
Joined: 22 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| drcrazy wrote: |
| wizo wrote: |
Great! Thanks:)
Ya I'm a naturalized citizen I just need to apply for a passport. |
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Ehh, I guess naturalized isn't the correct term in this case.
I have a citizenship certificate; I applied for it when I was 8 along with my dad. I have no memory of doing this but my parents have the proof/documents, lol.
I thought I had a passport but apparently it was from my birth country.
I still have to apply for a Canadian passport but I fulfill all the requirements so it shouldn't be a big deal. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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