Looking for a American English tutor (student) to give "American" English lessons for a child as soon as possible, every Wednesday morning or afternoon.
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Dec 4, 2012 @ 12:01
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Looking for a American English tutor (student) to give "American" English lessons for a child as soon as possible, every Wednesday morning or afternoon.
roseroseDec 4, 2012 @ 12:01
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Dec 4, 2012 @ 14:39
Also curious.
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Dec 4, 2012 @ 15:49
duh, because American english is the best!
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Dec 4, 2012 @ 16:06
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Dec 4, 2012 @ 18:09
duh, because American english is the best!
Dec 4, 12 15:49
Could you elucidate ‘best’, please?
Ta ever so,
R.
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Dec 4, 2012 @ 21:14
What's wrong with Australian-English?
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 08:12
I see this kind of request all the time. Very few EFL learners become good enough for the dialect of their instruction to have any relevance. You'll never know if they learned British or American English because their native accent remains too thick.
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I see this kind of request all the time. Very few EFL learners become good enough for the dialect of their instruction to have any relevance. You'll never know if they learned British or American English because their native accent remains too thick.
richardm, Dec 5, 2012 @ 08:12
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 09:31
We have found a tutor, this thread is closed, thank you all for the replies!
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We have found a tutor, this thread is closed, thank you all for the replies!
roserose, Dec 5, 2012 @ 09:31
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:19
Jan 1, 70 01:00
...said the Scott.
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:34
Guys, please kindly open a new thread to discuss, this one is closed, thank you.
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Guys, please kindly open a new thread to discuss, this one is closed, thank you.
roserose, Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:34
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:37
Jan 1, 70 01:00
Could you say that again? I didn't understand you because of your accent 
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catalin, Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:37
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:42
Whats wrong with pikey English?
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:44
24 accents....
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:47
Its impossible not to sound Australian if you say ;
"Gid eye might"
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:50
Guys, please kindly open a new thread to discuss, this one is closed, thank you.
Dec 5, 12 11:34
roserose - click UNSUBSCRIBE from thread at the bottom of the thread. Or in the notification email there is a link to UNSUBSCRIBE.
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T B, Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:50
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:52
How about English idioms leassons...like the one about bears and sore heads...
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How about English idioms leassons...like the one about bears and sore heads...
T B, Dec 5, 2012 @ 11:52
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 12:19
I know about a glocals member who started up his language school in the summer. The Cambridge Institute - cambridge.ch
The owner is Adam and he certaily could help you with english , but not sure about American English or Wall street english.
maybe he has teachers that can help with this.
www.cambridge.ch
Good luck
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I know about a glocals member who started up his language school in the summer. The Cambridge Institute - cambridge.ch
The owner is Adam and he certaily could help you with english , but not sure about American English or Wall street english.
maybe he has teachers that can help with this.
www.cambridge.ch
Good luck
Dave G, Dec 5, 2012 @ 12:19
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 13:03
how to speak jamaican-
You say: "beer can"
in Jamaican = bacon
You say: "she can"
in Jamaican = chicken
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how to speak jamaican-
You say: "beer can"
in Jamaican = bacon
You say: "she can"
in Jamaican = chicken
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 13:52
how to speak jamaican-
You say: "beer can"
in Jamaican = bacon
You say: "she can"
in Jamaican = chicken
Dec 5, 12 13:03
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 14:11
Why not indian English?
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 14:47
duh, because American english is the best!
Dec 4, 12 15:49
Matt, apologies for being a frightful bore and while I have absolutely no doubt that 'American English, like, totally rocks!' (or whatever it is you chaps say), I couldn't help but notice you didn't start your sentence with a capital letter. Also the word 'English' should also be capitalised. Otherwise a jolly good effort! 
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Matt, apologies for being a frightful bore and while I have absolutely no doubt that 'American English, like, totally rocks!' (or whatever it is you chaps say), I couldn't help but notice you didn't start your sentence with a capital letter. Also the word 'English' should also be capitalised. Otherwise a jolly good effort!
Rich, Dec 5, 2012 @ 14:47
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 15:17
A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN
To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to gover
n yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)
Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except North Dakota, which she does not fancy).
Your new Prime Minister, David Cameron, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections.
Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.
To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
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1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
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2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S. English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
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3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
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4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse.
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5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
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6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour.
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7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
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8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
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9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
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10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialect in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
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11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies).
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12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
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13.. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
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14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
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15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.
God Save the Queen!
PS: Only share this with friends who have a good sense of humour (NOT humor)!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN
To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to gover
n yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)
Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except North Dakota, which she does not fancy).
Your new Prime Minister, David Cameron, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections.
Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.
To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
-----------------------
1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
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2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S. English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
-------------------
3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
-----------------
4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse.
----------------------
5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
----------------------
6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour.
--------------------
7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
-------------------
8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
-------------------
9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
---------------------
10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialect in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
---------------------
11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies).
---------------------
12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
--------------------
13.. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
-----------------
14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
---------------
15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.
God Save the Queen!
PS: Only share this with friends who have a good sense of humour (NOT humor)!
martin, Dec 5, 2012 @ 15:17
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 16:03
Matt, apologies for being a frightful bore and while I have absolutely no doubt that 'American English, like, totally rocks!' (or whatever it is you chaps say), I couldn't help but notice you didn't start your sentence with a capital letter. Also the word 'English' should also be capitalised. Otherwise a jolly good effort!
Dec 5, 12 14:47
I am not surprised that Americans only capitalise the word America.
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I am not surprised that Americans only capitalise the word America.
Stephanie H, Dec 5, 2012 @ 16:03
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 16:13
If one is fortunate enough to be able to speak the Queens English one would realise (please note that there is no letter Z in that last word) that "yes" is pronounced as "ears"!!
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If one is fortunate enough to be able to speak the Queens English one would realise (please note that there is no letter Z in that last word) that "yes" is pronounced as "ears"!!
Charlie, Dec 5, 2012 @ 16:13
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 18:27
Is that the type of American English where the words "yeah like" are used so tirelessly? Having listened to many Americans express themselves there's this great penchant for to work "like". I've personally never "quite" understood that, but I have wondered about what is the psychological process that is behind its use? Unless you start listening out for it yourselves my writing about it is not likely to mean much. In fact the word "like" is the most utilised, but not in terms of liking something but in saying something was like some else. Why not just say whatever something was like actually "is". Is that another way of saying that I cannot rightly explain what I mean in my own words so I have to refer to something it was "like"? Or could it mean that I do not own what I say, or even wish to, but "like" to make conversation for the sake of it "like". Or does it mean I can "like" "kinda" have recourse on what I say because I merely referred to something that is "like" what I think but I'm not actually saying that I am thinking or necessarily believe that? As a fair exchange I'm happy to try and explain why the English may on their side have a penchant for certain style of expression but should I fail I'll defer to Charlie - he'Z more likely to be in tune with thoZe things being a thoroughbred mono-linguiZt.
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Is that the type of American English where the words "yeah like" are used so tirelessly? Having listened to many Americans express themselves there's this great penchant for to work "like". I've personally never "quite" understood that, but I have wondered about what is the psychological process that is behind its use? Unless you start listening out for it yourselves my writing about it is not likely to mean much. In fact the word "like" is the most utilised, but not in terms of liking something but in saying something was like some else. Why not just say whatever something was like actually "is". Is that another way of saying that I cannot rightly explain what I mean in my own words so I have to refer to something it was "like"? Or could it mean that I do not own what I say, or even wish to, but "like" to make conversation for the sake of it "like". Or does it mean I can "like" "kinda" have recourse on what I say because I merely referred to something that is "like" what I think but I'm not actually saying that I am thinking or necessarily believe that? As a fair exchange I'm happy to try and explain why the English may on their side have a penchant for certain style of expression but should I fail I'll defer to Charlie - he'Z more likely to be in tune with thoZe things being a thoroughbred mono-linguiZt.
Maurice H, Dec 5, 2012 @ 18:27
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 19:56
If roserose had plans to live in America, it would make perfect sense to look for an American English tutor for the child.
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If roserose had plans to live in America, it would make perfect sense to look for an American English tutor for the child.
AD G, Dec 5, 2012 @ 19:56
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 20:10
While I do agree with most of what has been put forth here, although a bit long winded, it is a little like the cat telling the dog he has big feet. That being said the last time I checked the United States just recently put a land rover on Mars, and as per recent ratings by the UK Guardian the United States has 47 of the top 100 universities in the world. In addition, I would guess that 99% of the people who do decide they would like to leave their homeland thier first choice is the United States. It is a place where dreams are not just thought of but also realized.
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While I do agree with most of what has been put forth here, although a bit long winded, it is a little like the cat telling the dog he has big feet. That being said the last time I checked the United States just recently put a land rover on Mars, and as per recent ratings by the UK Guardian the United States has 47 of the top 100 universities in the world. In addition, I would guess that 99% of the people who do decide they would like to leave their homeland thier first choice is the United States. It is a place where dreams are not just thought of but also realized.
Michael H, Dec 5, 2012 @ 20:10
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 21:38
Guys, please kindly open a new thread to discuss, this one is closed, thank you.
Dec 5, 12 11:34
Oh dear - unfortunately it doesn't work like that on here.It could,in theory,go on............for ever!
The only escape is through the "unsubscribe"door.But the thread...oooh...it has a life of it's own.
Creepy,huh?
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Oh dear - unfortunately it doesn't work like that on here.It could,in theory,go on............for ever!
The only escape is through the "unsubscribe"door.But the thread...oooh...it has a life of it's own.
Creepy,huh?
buzzcocks, Dec 5, 2012 @ 21:38
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Dec 5, 2012 @ 23:44
Oh dear - unfortunately it doesn't work like that on here.It could,in theory,go on............for ever!
The only escape is through the "unsubscribe"door.But the thread...oooh...it has a life of it's own.
Creepy,huh?
Dec 5, 12 21:38
in the words of the famous philosopher Mr Eagles:
"you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave"
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in the words of the famous philosopher Mr Eagles:
"you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave"
G___, Dec 5, 2012 @ 23:44
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 09:17
There are several vocabulary differences, and also "meaning" differences for the same words between the two languages, not to mention spelling differences.
The US and the UK have often been described as" Two nations separated by a common language". (The attribution of this quote is unclear and debated on numerous websites, so in the interests of accuracy I won't name the person who reputedly quoted it).
Either way, the UK is a nation divided also by 100's of regional accents, some of which are almost incomprehensable to a non practiced ear.
That said.... it matters not, so I shall appease both the US and UK and just say "its all a load of fanny anyway, so Im off for a fag".
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There are several vocabulary differences, and also "meaning" differences for the same words between the two languages, not to mention spelling differences.
The US and the UK have often been described as" Two nations separated by a common language". (The attribution of this quote is unclear and debated on numerous websites, so in the interests of accuracy I won't name the person who reputedly quoted it).
Either way, the UK is a nation divided also by 100's of regional accents, some of which are almost incomprehensable to a non practiced ear.
That said.... it matters not, so I shall appease both the US and UK and just say "its all a load of fanny anyway, so Im off for a fag".
Charlie, Dec 6, 2012 @ 09:17
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 11:23
Dirty little secret: During the past 250 years British English has changed at a more rapid pace than American English, in both lexicon and pronunciation. You tossers should thank us for helping you to preserve your language. :-/
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Dirty little secret: During the past 250 years British English has changed at a more rapid pace than American English, in both lexicon and pronunciation. You tossers should thank us for helping you to preserve your language. :-/
richardm, Dec 6, 2012 @ 11:23
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 12:28
The first and second questions I have no idea. For the third, it's all about mobility. In the oldest parts of the US you'll have multiple accents packed into a small area (NYC is the best example) because many of the inhabitants have been there for many generations and there's been enough time for differentiation to occur. Louisiana is another example of a small region with some 3-4 distinct accents. For most other areas, there's been too much movement and migration. American families not living on the eastern seaboard don't seem to stay in one place for very long.
Though I have noticed that the California "hey man, surf's up!" accent is creeping into the mainstream out there. In the past the average Californinan sounded like a neutral mid-westerner but today it seems like anyone from the central coast has a bit of surfer-speak going on...
I've read that British English accents are slowly converging and some of the most notorious accents (scouse for example) are softening. Blame the media, I guess. You can hear the difference listening to these speakers today vs recordings from 60 years ago. Even the queen mother is speaking her RP a bit different from how she spoke it in her youth.
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The first and second questions I have no idea. For the third, it's all about mobility. In the oldest parts of the US you'll have multiple accents packed into a small area (NYC is the best example) because many of the inhabitants have been there for many generations and there's been enough time for differentiation to occur. Louisiana is another example of a small region with some 3-4 distinct accents. For most other areas, there's been too much movement and migration. American families not living on the eastern seaboard don't seem to stay in one place for very long.
Though I have noticed that the California "hey man, surf's up!" accent is creeping into the mainstream out there. In the past the average Californinan sounded like a neutral mid-westerner but today it seems like anyone from the central coast has a bit of surfer-speak going on...
I've read that British English accents are slowly converging and some of the most notorious accents (scouse for example) are softening. Blame the media, I guess. You can hear the difference listening to these speakers today vs recordings from 60 years ago. Even the queen mother is speaking her RP a bit different from how she spoke it in her youth.
richardm, Dec 6, 2012 @ 12:28
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 12:57
how to speak jamaican-
You say: "beer can"
in Jamaican = bacon
You say: "she can"
in Jamaican = chicken
Dec 5, 12 13:03
Someone once told me that to say the days of the week with a Geordie accent, just replace 'day' with 'dear'. It does work! Mondear, Tuesdear....
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Someone once told me that to say the days of the week with a Geordie accent, just replace 'day' with 'dear'. It does work! Mondear, Tuesdear....
Rich, Dec 6, 2012 @ 12:57
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:01
How about English idioms leassons...like the one about bears and sore heads...
Dec 5, 12 11:52
Not an explanation but still a funny take on English idioms and sayings.
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:04
The first and second questions I have no idea. For the third, it's all about mobility. In the oldest parts of the US you'll have multiple accents packed into a small area (NYC is the best example) because many of the inhabitants have been there for many generations and there's been enough time for differentiation to occur. Louisiana is another example of a small region with some 3-4 distinct accents. For most other areas, there's been too much movement and migration. American families not living on the eastern seaboard don't seem to stay in one place for very long.
Though I have noticed that the California "hey man, surf's up!" accent is creeping into the mainstream out there. In the past the average Californinan sounded like a neutral mid-westerner but today it seems like anyone from the central coast has a bit of surfer-speak going on...
I've read that British English accents are slowly converging and some of the most notorious accents (scouse for example) are softening. Blame the media, I guess. You can hear the difference listening to these speakers today vs recordings from 60 years ago. Even the queen mother is speaking her RP a bit different from how she spoke it in her youth.
Dec 6, 12 12:28
There are at least 4 different accents spoken in London alone;
Queens English (also known as posh English) they would say "London"
East London (Also known as Cockney) "Laandan"
South London "Saaaf Landan"
North London "NoRf Londan"
Then include into that accents spoken by the many resident cultural/colonial influences such as "Jamaican" "Indian" etc... and sprinkle with a mighty helping of Essex, East Anglia, southern counties and Northerners and Irish that live and work in London...
Its really a wonder that anyone in London understands each other at all....
There are towns in the UK maybe 10 miles apart with different accents and word usage... and its pretty easy to "place" someone (in terms of where they grew up/live and how they were educated) by the accent they speak with.
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There are at least 4 different accents spoken in London alone;
Queens English (also known as posh English) they would say "London"
East London (Also known as Cockney) "Laandan"
South London "Saaaf Landan"
North London "NoRf Londan"
Then include into that accents spoken by the many resident cultural/colonial influences such as "Jamaican" "Indian" etc... and sprinkle with a mighty helping of Essex, East Anglia, southern counties and Northerners and Irish that live and work in London...
Its really a wonder that anyone in London understands each other at all....
There are towns in the UK maybe 10 miles apart with different accents and word usage... and its pretty easy to "place" someone (in terms of where they grew up/live and how they were educated) by the accent they speak with.
Charlie, Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:04
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 12:59
Looking for a American English tutor (student) to give "American" English lessons for a child as soon as possible, every Wednesday morning or afternoon.
Dec 4, 12 12:01
In case the Tutor you found will not be available anymore, I know somebody that might be delighted :-)....an American with his family going back to US...and available at the moment as stopped working becoz their plans. The accens....or the type of American English :-)....Washington DC.Would be ok ?
many "English Languages"...the beauty of differences & evolution 
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Bristish...Scottish....IndianE.....American....Alasky...Canadian...Aussi...=> a langauge for each country/culture/history...& taste
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In case the Tutor you found will not be available anymore, I know somebody that might be delighted :-)....an American with his family going back to US...and available at the moment as stopped working becoz their plans. The accens....or the type of American English :-)....Washington DC.Would be ok ?
many "English Languages"...the beauty of differences & evolution !
Bristish...Scottish....IndianE.....American....Alasky...Canadian...Aussi...=> a langauge for each country/culture/history...& taste
Barbara B, Dec 6, 2012 @ 12:59
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:18
Talking about accents..... This one just came to mind...
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:21
24 accents....
Dec 5, 12 11:44
trop fort
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:27
Some people can't speak any english at all..
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:49
Not really relevant, but funny nevertheless :-)
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:58
Jan 1, 70 01:00
Ja, jus' thRow anatha baby hippo on the brae man, eh
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 13:55
Learning specific accents can be very hard though
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 14:26
Some 30-40% of my family sounds just like the guy on the left. :-D
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 15:01
Hello,
I am a 28 year-old American tutor/teacher/lawyer living in Geneva who has every Wednesday free. I have years of experience tutoring children in a variety of subjects and would be happy to speak with you about what you are looking for.
Please contact me at: [email protected]
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Hello,
I am a 28 year-old American tutor/teacher/lawyer living in Geneva who has every Wednesday free. I have years of experience tutoring children in a variety of subjects and would be happy to speak with you about what you are looking for.
Please contact me at: [email protected]
carli pierson, Dec 6, 2012 @ 15:01
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 19:29
Learning specific accents can be very hard though
Dec 6, 12 13:55
can be frustrating....
