Sentence examples for learning native from inspiring English sources

Brody says that learning native languages reverses the colonial relationship, as these peoples' experience of life had been shaped and embittered by always being regarded as ignorant.

Mr. Elliot's exploits put one in mind of the derring-do associated with those Victorian heroes of British colonialism who disguised themselves as locals, learned native dialects and bravely plotted against the Russians in the Great Game, the century-long rivalry in central Asia.

And the missionaries learned Native American languages and didn't force people to convert.

I remember learning about Native American burials when I went there.

"The retailer is learning the native tongue of the new consumer," Mr. Morris said.

"Our 60 seminarists are all learning a native language," he adds, "and the pope's visit will boost this drive".

He was learning the native rhythms, which in every foreign country penetrate even the roar of American jazz bands.

A government statement said: "The Kardashians apologised for not speaking Armenian but said they are learning their native language".

Educators can find lessons at the site ranging from understanding the biology of a flower to preparing a vegetarian Three Sisters stew as part of learning about Native American history.

Anyone learning their native language would have to grasp these correspondences between sentences and states of affairs.

"Learning from native speakers is a popular feature of the app," Cooke said, as it gives users more than "just a computerised version of how you say something".