Through the years, my husband and I have ministered to many people from countries other than the United States. For many of them, English is not their first language. It seems logical that once someone learns to speak English, communicating with native English speakers should be easy. However, reality is much more complicated. My husband and I can usually understand the people we interact with, but they often struggle to understand some of the terms and phrases we use in everyday conversation. The English language is filled with nuances that can be difficult for someone learning the language to fully…