makaay  +  922177 Tue, 29 Sep 09 08:31 PM Hello I have a simple question, though I don't know if there's an answer.   When I'm talking to a native, should I say my name in "english"(pronouncing in english) or in portuguese(my language)? And there's one more thing, I have an english name:William Reinert. So, what's better, pronounce it as I've always pronounced it, or in english? Thanks makaay Joined on Mon, Jul 27 2009 SC,Brazil New Member 45 Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Speaking, Chat, Friendships, Languages

	raindoctor  +  923995 Thu, 01 Oct 09 07:39 AM You got two names? Portugese and english.  Use anglicized version -- that is, spelling pronounciation of your name--whatever your name is. Let me give you an example. There is an Indian name "Prasad". This spelling pronounciation in "Indian english" is: prəsɑd. But in native english, the closest is: præs əd (so  this tells us how native speakers use their phonological knowledge when they encounter new words). raindoctor Joined on Sun, Apr 26 2009 Junior Member 67 Spelling, Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Writing, Languages

	makaay  +  924505 Thu, 01 Oct 09 04:15 PM Actually "Reinert" is german. Thanks for the answer makaay Languages