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  English is a foreign language for me. Dutch is my first. Imagine what dimension it opened for me 😂
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  and a whole new set of slang. its like a foreigner trying to learn what rizz is >
  
  Wait what's rizz? >
  
  like game >
  
  Still don't understand >
  
  like ability to get women >
  
  Oh I see thanks.. what country is that from I've never heard it? >
  
  um.. the english speaking internet >
  
  It's America isn't it >
  
  probably but it could have come from anywhere >
  
  Well I've been on the internet speaking English since the early 90s and haven't come across it, until today, hence why I asked, but the response that it's from "the English speaking internet" tells me that you're American because Americans tend to project the ubiquity of their culture as being everywhere. >
  
  Not just the internet but most non-video game aspects of media based entertainment. >
  
  Usually you can get around the local propaganda and get a different point of view. >
  
  Totally. I had read things in english that doesnt exist the concept in my country language.
  Incell stuff for example, it took like 3-4 year to this concept "arrive" in my country. But I learned about them some time ago. >
  
  I speak Spanish but never had any interest in Spanish language media.  Recently started watching Mexican made movies and discovered Mexican TikTok.  I had the same realization - I was missing out on a whole other world on content. >
  
  And music, literature, cultural events, friends, movies, art, among a few. >
  
  Learning how to use a translator opens all dimensions of the internet. >
  
  You can only get so much out of translation software though. No funny language/writing specific jokes :( >
  
  True, but learning that level of fluency takes forever. My fluency in Spanish is VERY different than my fluency in English when it comes to humor and wittiness. >
  
  I mean, technically there is WebAssembly, but all you really need is JavaScript. >
  
  No thanks, the English speaking internet is fucked enough for me, don't want more. >
  
  But what if the English one is one of the more fucked up internets? :D >
  
  It's true that learning a new language can open up a whole new dimension of the internet. When you are able to understand and speak a language, you have access to a much wider range of online content and resources. This can be especially helpful if you are interested in learning about a specific culture or region, as you will be able to access local news, websites, and social media accounts that may not be available in your native language.
  In addition to providing access to a wider range of content, learning a new language can also help you to connect with people from other cultures and backgrounds. Whether you are using language learning apps, participating in online language exchange programs, or engaging with native speakers on social media, the internet provides many opportunities to practice and improve your language skills.
  Overall, learning a new language can be a rewarding and enriching experience, and the internet provides many resources and opportunities to help you do so. Whether you are looking to learn a new language for personal or professional reasons, there are many online resources available to support your language learning journey. >
  
  I've been told that is how some people ended up learning Japanese, to read manga online without needing to wait for a translation. >
  
  I am some people - picked up Japanese for manga. >
  
  Yeah this is still a thing. There are a lot of things that I don't see in the "english speaking community", sometimes I'm glad a lot of things common in the US isn't leaking to other places to be honest. >
  
  It's nice to 'jajaja' with my Spanish speaking friends when they post a meme. >
  
  Jajajaja >
  
  Ajajaja >
  
  Ayaya? >
  
  I love speaking multiple languages for this exact reason lol >
  
  I disagree. Maybe on forums and subreddits, but I think most “relatable” memes in general just get translated >
  
  You know there’s more to the internet than Reddit and memes, right? >
  
  Like what >
  
  You clearly haven't seen Russian youtube >
  
  Tell me