Understanding language without speaking it

Emma discusses how she came to live in Mele Maat and her difficulties with learning to speak the language. Her husband used to laugh at her when she tried to speak in Southeast Ambrym so she stopped trying. She can understand Southeast Ambrym but usually speaks in Bislama. She speaks Southeast Ambrym with Bell for the first time, talking about her work around the house. She also speaks about working as a nurse in Bislama. This is an interview. This item is about the following topics: Children; Experience; Family; Marriage; Nurse; Women. This was recorded in Mele Maat. The setting for this recording was outside the house. This item has been transcribed, spell-checked, translated into Bislama and English, and has morpheme-level interlinear glossing.. Language as given: Vatlongos