How to set English as your native language and learning language?
Let me explain. I was born in Kazakhstan and moved to United States when I was five going on six. Because of it I don't speak English well or Kazakh because I forgot most knowledge of Kazakh.
My profile says I am native in Kazakh but that is not true. But I can't put English because I am learning English.

I want to use italki to learn English so people in my country can understand myself better.

Anyone know how to set English as my best language and language I am learning?

Thank you for your time. :)

Question

How to set English as your native language and learning language?
Let me explain. I was born in Kazakhstan and moved to United States when I was five going on six. Because of it I don't speak English well or Kazakh because I forgot most knowledge of Kazakh.
My profile says I am native in Kazakh but that is not true. But I can't put English because I am learning English.

I want to use italki to learn English so people in my country can understand myself better.

Anyone know how to set English as my best language and language I am learning?

Thank you for your time. :)

Answer

I would say the language you speak best - communicate with family, friends, teachers, etc. is your native, but of course I realise this is tricky in your case. If you don't speak English at a native level, and it sounds like you don't, because you're learning, I reckon you should just keep Kazakh and explain on your profile or if someone tries to speak to you in Kazakh.

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What if you add a third language and set it to "other"? Then you could set both English and Kazakh as non-native languages and "other" as your native language.

Verpassen Sie nicht die Gelegenheit, bequem von zu Hause aus eine Sprache zu lernen. Stöbern Sie in unserer Auswahl an erfahrenen Sprachlehrern und melden Sie sich jetzt zu Ihrer ersten Unterrichtsstunde an!