Thanks, DMcG. It is good to hear about these things from one who's been through all this.

I'll take your word for it on the syllable-timed speech. It sure doesn't sound like fun. But as you say, if needs must...

I have a friend with initials MMcG. Are you related? :)

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Here'a something I've just wondered. If a person stutters or stammers in the native tongue, do they stutter or stammer when speaking a foreign language?