LANGUAGE CONCENRN

At first ,I want to give my thanks to this website. I have read the book written by the founder.The book helps me a lot. Making me from knowing nothing to know a lot about the american truck industry. I want to be a driver of big rigs. But the thing is that , Does this driver career need a high requirement for language ability? I can read in Engish. But English listening is kind of poor(if people speak very fast, it is hard for me to get it). I want to ask if the communication with the dispacher is complicated or no ? I understand my question is kind of stupid. But if you got some opinions or advices, I will really appreciate !

Qz. That is not a stupid question at all. First may I ask what is your native language? To pass the cdl exam you have to be able to read and write in english. Judging from your post you are certainly capable of that. In my experience people will slow down to communicate with someone. This is a big country with a lot of regional dialects so even an American from Seattle may have a hard time. Understanding someone from the south or even the northeast. I had a load dropping in Tennessee and had to ask the local sheriff for directions. After he gave me my directions I politely told him I knew he was speaking english but I didn't understand a word he had said. We both got a laugh and were able to slow each other down enough to have a nice conversation. Best of luck

Qz. That is not a stupid question at all. First may I ask what is your native language? To pass the cdl exam you have to be able to read and write in english. Judging from your post you are certainly capable of that. In my experience people will slow down to communicate with someone. This is a big country with a lot of regional dialects so even an American from Seattle may have a hard time. Understanding someone from the south or even the northeast.

Thank you so much,Bart! You encourage me and I feel relieved. It is true America. I love you guys and this country!

You haven't told me your native language.

You haven't told me your native language.

Hi Bart. My native language is Chinese. Thank you again

Thank you so much,Bart! You encourage me and I feel relieved. It is true America. I love you guys and this country!

Qz. Z:

That is a good attitude and it will help you overcome a lot of difficulty in communicating. The "smile" is universal and I hear the smile in your words. Just remember that you will meet all kinds of people out there and some will be patient and helpful and other will not. Ignore the ones who are not and move on to those who appreciate your attitude. Be patient with everyone and stay humble and you will quickly learn how to communicate with all parts of the country. It is rue many Americans have trouble understanding each other but the LAUGH and the SMILE are universal translators. In my experience, Chinese people have excellent language skills and they have been communicating all over the world for thousands of years . . . take heart and enjoy all the various dialects you will encounter . . . of course, we Californians don't have an accent like the rest of the Americans do . . . we speak purrfect English like God intended it to sound . . .

Jopa

Thank you, Jopa.

You guys are so nice. I think that is why USA is the most attractive country in the world. Because of the people who live here are so friendly and so generous. Truckers and other hard working are always the fundation of this amazing country. Thank you. Love you!

Thank you so much,Bart! You encourage me and I feel relieved. It is true America. I love you guys and this country!

Qz. Z:

That is a good attitude and it will help you overcome a lot of difficulty in communicating. The "smile" is universal and I hear the smile in your words. Just remember that you will meet all kinds of people out there and some will be patient and helpful and other will not. Ignore the ones who are not and move on to those who appreciate your attitude. Be patient with everyone and stay humble and you will quickly learn how to communicate with all parts of the country. It is rue many Americans have trouble understanding each other but the LAUGH and the SMILE are universal translators. In my experience, Chinese people have excellent language skills and they have been communicating all over the world for thousands of years . . . take heart and enjoy all the various dialects you will encounter . . . of course, we Californians don't have an accent like the rest of the Americans do . . . we speak purrfect English like God intended it to sound . . .

Jopa

Qz Z, Ni hao. You will do fine. Most of us are immigrants or direct descendents of immigrants - our parents or grandparents. Everything Jopa said is true. Well, not everything. Not all Californians speak perfect English and they definitely have their own accent. They just think they're perfect.

-mountain girl

Qz Z, Ni hao. You will do fine. Most of us are immigrants or direct descendents of immigrants - our parents or grandparents. Everything Jopa said is true. Well, not everything. Not all Californians speak perfect English and they definitely have their own accent. They just think they're perfect.

-mountain girl