That is an interesting situation but is not uncommon in any language, including English.  Let me give you an example.  If you know of an excellent dentist that understands everything there is about teeth, this does not equate to the fact that  the language of dentistry is a conversation everyone can easily participate.  

For this reason, a foreign language is only foreign because someone else does not completely understand the meaning of what is said.  Once I realize the person I am speaking with does not understand me, I  resort to a more common language.  This is exactly what a dentist will do.

When a dentist starts to talk about the 'alveolar bone', and 'anaerobic bacteria', I completely understand the word 'bacteria but the other words are lost for meaning.  For this reason, the dentist resorts to a language I understand by telling me that the bone surrounding the root of my tooth is the cause of my 'periodontal' disease.  I get the word disease, now the dentist has to use a language we both understand for me to understand the meaning of 'periodontal'.  

Life is a test, if you don't understand something just ask.  In many cases, I will always ask, do you understand what I am saying.  If the response is no, then I resort to something a little less intimidating unless I need the practice.

I hope my response helps.  I would love to have you as a student.  Please register for a TRIAL Class with me soon.  I am Dr. Priscilla/Professional Online Teacher

How do you deal with negative people?
This is an awesome topic.  Today I did a lesson titled "Snap Out Of It"  The lesson is from ESL Gold.  Not my original thought.  If you would like to see the lesson, contact me and I would be happy to share.  priscilla0856

Secondly, I deal with negative people by getting out of a FUNK myself.  Once I can change my mood or attitude, everything goes quite smoothly for me.  

To change my mood, I find something that I enjoy doing such as talking with English language learners or reading a book.

Again, thank you for the post.  
Dr. Priscilla

Part 2

Dr. Priscilla: Reese, the word mastery means (successfully completing something). Are there things in your life that you can do very well?
Reese: I think so. Dr. Priscilla. Can you give me a few examples?
Dr. Priscilla: Sure Reese. I can walk very well. I can talk very well. I can eat very well. All of these things are done by me in a very successful way. Now I can say I have _____.
Reese: Wait! I know the word. Now you can say you have ‘MASTERY’ over those things you do well.
Dr. Priscilla: Reese you are totally awesome and you now have mastery over the use of this word “MASTERY”. Would you agree that I’m right with your use of the word mastery?
Reese: Yes, I have mastered this word. 

Thursday, August 13, 2015
Dialogue for Mastery
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Dr. Priscilla: Hello Reese, how are you?
Reese: I’m fine Dr. Priscilla, thank you for asking.
Dr. Priscilla: I read your post about memorizing words. May I share something with you?
Reese: OK, that would be great.
Dr. Priscilla: First, understand memorization is for the short term.
Reese: hmm, I think I understand, please continue.
Dr. Priscilla: I want to ask you a question.
Reese: OK! Shoot.
Dr. Priscilla: Do you want to learn words for a short period of time or a very long period of time?
Reese: Of course Dr. Priscilla I want to learn words for the long term.
Dr. Priscilla: hmm, just as I thought. May I continue?
Reese: Yes, please continue.
Dr. Priscilla: To learn something for the long term you should strive for mastery.
Reese: Mastery, Dr. Priscilla. What does this word mastery mean?
Dr. Priscilla: I specifically chose the word mastery for this conversation. Listen to how it is used.
Reese: OK
Dr. Priscilla: In our conversation you will actually demonstrate mastery of understanding MASTERY.
Reese: Continue please, I don’t understand MASTERY yet.
Dr. Priscilla: Oh you will. I'll help you understand mastery by using it many times during this dialogue. Notice how quickly you're able to use the word mastery too.
Reese: hmm, ok continue.