speak the same language
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“They’re going to be able to speak the same language really quick. He’s going to be able to get Philip caught up on nuances that may have changed over the years.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
The term refers to a pupil who is often originally from outside the UK and does not initially speak the same language as their class teacher as a result.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024
Historically, mobility in the U.S. has been higher compared to European countries, mainly because people here speak the same language, making it easier to settle in a new city, Troiano said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024
Whether we speak the same language or not, when we give each other space to speak and be heard, we understand each other better.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2024
“And, you know,” she said to Brave Orchid, “we understand one another here. We speak the same language, the very same. They understand me, and I understand them.”
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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