How to tell the difference between American and English english?
Q. I kinda can. But some british say they just need one word or two to realize. I think that's exaggeration. My friend said that english english sounds posh, cold, snobbish and sometimes they drag vowels. And they pronounce all the t's like t's. American english the people pronounces the ''r'' exaggeratedly and speak singing. And they speak through the nose. But it is always like this? What you think?
Asked by Neto - Wed May 5 14:28:29 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It really depends on the accent the British person has - like in America, you can tell which city, or at least which part of the country a person is from from their accent, they are that different. Some accents, particularly in South Wales (not New South Wales, that's the wrong place entirely), have quite a 'sing-song' accent. Others, as in the 'Queen's English' do have very posh, rather scary accents, which are quite clipped. They definitely pronounce their t's like t's =) For a good 'overview' of various accents, plus a few stereotypes, to be found on our lovely Isles, try this guy (sorry, I couldn't get a hyperlink, paste it into your searchbar)
Answered by unknown - Wed May 5 14:43:01 2010
Q. I kinda can. But some british say they just need one word or two to realize. I think that's exaggeration. My friend said that english english sounds posh, cold, snobbish and sometimes they drag vowels. And they pronounce all the t's like t's. American english the people pronounces the ''r'' exaggeratedly and speak singing. And they speak through the nose. But it is always like this? What you think?
Asked by Neto - Wed May 5 14:28:29 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It really depends on the accent the British person has - like in America, you can tell which city, or at least which part of the country a person is from from their accent, they are that different. Some accents, particularly in South Wales (not New South Wales, that's the wrong place entirely), have quite a 'sing-song' accent. Others, as in the 'Queen's English' do have very posh, rather scary accents, which are quite clipped. They definitely pronounce their t's like t's =) For a good 'overview' of various accents, plus a few stereotypes, to be found on our lovely Isles, try this guy (sorry, I couldn't get a hyperlink, paste it into your searchbar)
Answered by unknown - Wed May 5 14:43:01 2010
Is American english and British english are same or different?
Q. Also tell me which english is used as international language.American english and British english.
Asked by Akhlaque Ahmed - Wed May 6 09:45:26 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. same language, different dialects (australian english and new zealander english are also worth mentioning, both were former british colonies; and the likes of south african english where english is the recognized language of commerce and science, although it one of the many official languages of the country). sure, they have same the same words and the same constructs, but words may have different meanings or ways of spelling. you have to remember though, that american english is rooted from british english (as the first us states were british colonies and the word english itself refers to england, a british country, and anglo which practically refers to everything english), and the differences in culture have dictated the differences… [cont.]
Answered by bluenwhite22 - Wed May 6 10:20:44 2009
Q. Also tell me which english is used as international language.American english and British english.
Asked by Akhlaque Ahmed - Wed May 6 09:45:26 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. same language, different dialects (australian english and new zealander english are also worth mentioning, both were former british colonies; and the likes of south african english where english is the recognized language of commerce and science, although it one of the many official languages of the country). sure, they have same the same words and the same constructs, but words may have different meanings or ways of spelling. you have to remember though, that american english is rooted from british english (as the first us states were british colonies and the word english itself refers to england, a british country, and anglo which practically refers to everything english), and the differences in culture have dictated the differences… [cont.]
Answered by bluenwhite22 - Wed May 6 10:20:44 2009
Some words that are spelled differently in british and american english?
Q. I'm learning english in school, and I'm about to do the test for the CAE certificate. The thing is, our school teaches british english, so I have to spell everything the british way, but I don't know which words are spelled different. And I'm pretty sure I spell everything the american way :) So could you please list some of the words, with both the american and the british spellings? Than you!
Asked by Lagom - Fri Sep 4 11:37:45 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Favourite - Favorite Colour - Color Tyre - Tire Spelt - Spelled Realise - Realize Aluminium - Aluminum Moustache - Mustache Neighbour - Neighbor Labour - Labor Centre - Center Theatre - Theater Metre - Meter Analyse - Analyze Anaemia - Anemia Ageing - Aging Programme - Program Tonne - Ton Cheque - Check (only different when referring to monetary document) Grey - Gray Kerb - Curb Pyjamas - Pajamas Plough - Plow Yoghurt - Yogurt I hope that helps. There's many more, but that's a good start and should give you an idea of the general rules. I know it's hard, I moved to New Zealand after learning English in the US and had to learn to adjust all my spellings, never knowing for the first year or 2 whether I was right or wrong. Good luck on your… [cont.]
Answered by eendje1990 - Sat Sep 5 02:27:56 2009
Q. I'm learning english in school, and I'm about to do the test for the CAE certificate. The thing is, our school teaches british english, so I have to spell everything the british way, but I don't know which words are spelled different. And I'm pretty sure I spell everything the american way :) So could you please list some of the words, with both the american and the british spellings? Than you!
Asked by Lagom - Fri Sep 4 11:37:45 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Favourite - Favorite Colour - Color Tyre - Tire Spelt - Spelled Realise - Realize Aluminium - Aluminum Moustache - Mustache Neighbour - Neighbor Labour - Labor Centre - Center Theatre - Theater Metre - Meter Analyse - Analyze Anaemia - Anemia Ageing - Aging Programme - Program Tonne - Ton Cheque - Check (only different when referring to monetary document) Grey - Gray Kerb - Curb Pyjamas - Pajamas Plough - Plow Yoghurt - Yogurt I hope that helps. There's many more, but that's a good start and should give you an idea of the general rules. I know it's hard, I moved to New Zealand after learning English in the US and had to learn to adjust all my spellings, never knowing for the first year or 2 whether I was right or wrong. Good luck on your… [cont.]
Answered by eendje1990 - Sat Sep 5 02:27:56 2009
What do you think about pronunciation of british english and american english?
Q. British english pronounced with cadence. American english is comparably common. Which do you think is better?
Asked by dooniebrasco - Tue Mar 31 20:50:33 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. british cockney accent is horrible...american souther accent is also horrible... british is more elegant tho
Answered by Musarana Incoherente - Tue Mar 31 20:59:38 2009
Q. British english pronounced with cadence. American english is comparably common. Which do you think is better?
Asked by dooniebrasco - Tue Mar 31 20:50:33 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. british cockney accent is horrible...american souther accent is also horrible... british is more elegant tho
Answered by Musarana Incoherente - Tue Mar 31 20:59:38 2009
What are the differences between a proper and american english accent?
Q. I speak american english but I need to learn a proper english accent. WHat are some pronunciation differences? what vowels do they stress? I need the specifics! if you want to get specific I need to learn RP, received pronunciation, but most people here just call it proper english.
Asked by musicobsessionxoxo - Tue Nov 13 13:10:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There's not such a thing as proper English accent. It is considered proper if people can understand you clearly. If what you are looking for is a proper British English, that's also impossible to tell since I know people from different cities in UK and they also have different accents.
Answered by SergioPL - Tue Nov 13 13:39:25 2007
Q. I speak american english but I need to learn a proper english accent. WHat are some pronunciation differences? what vowels do they stress? I need the specifics! if you want to get specific I need to learn RP, received pronunciation, but most people here just call it proper english.
Asked by musicobsessionxoxo - Tue Nov 13 13:10:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There's not such a thing as proper English accent. It is considered proper if people can understand you clearly. If what you are looking for is a proper British English, that's also impossible to tell since I know people from different cities in UK and they also have different accents.
Answered by SergioPL - Tue Nov 13 13:39:25 2007
What do American/English people think of Australia and the Australian accent?
Q. What do you think? You'll be surprised that Australia is not exactly what you think it is. You'll also be surprised that we don't talk like what most people think we talk about. Our real accent is more like an English accent but with a bit of American.
Asked by Michael - Tue Mar 9 03:47:49 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, I'm not English or American - I'm Welsh - but I have to say that I just love Australia and the Aussies. After all, what's not to like? Great Food, Great Rugby, Great Wine, Great Weather and a people who have a healthy cynicism, a loathing of bull***, a love of banter and a great sense of humour (all the Aussies I've met are like this anyway.)
Answered by skywise012000 - Tue Mar 9 05:02:07 2010
Q. What do you think? You'll be surprised that Australia is not exactly what you think it is. You'll also be surprised that we don't talk like what most people think we talk about. Our real accent is more like an English accent but with a bit of American.
Asked by Michael - Tue Mar 9 03:47:49 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, I'm not English or American - I'm Welsh - but I have to say that I just love Australia and the Aussies. After all, what's not to like? Great Food, Great Rugby, Great Wine, Great Weather and a people who have a healthy cynicism, a loathing of bull***, a love of banter and a great sense of humour (all the Aussies I've met are like this anyway.)
Answered by skywise012000 - Tue Mar 9 05:02:07 2010
What percentage of English speakers speak American English?
Q. I saw a percentage that of native English speakers, almost 90% spoke American English. I am looking for statistics.
Asked by Van Flannery! - Fri Aug 15 15:27:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know that the number is not that high. The Wikipedia article on American English says that "approximately two-thirds of native speakers of English live in the United States." That figure would be around 66%, which sounds more accurate. I'm still looking in the meantime...
Answered by d e - Fri Aug 15 16:09:00 2008
Q. I saw a percentage that of native English speakers, almost 90% spoke American English. I am looking for statistics.
Asked by Van Flannery! - Fri Aug 15 15:27:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know that the number is not that high. The Wikipedia article on American English says that "approximately two-thirds of native speakers of English live in the United States." That figure would be around 66%, which sounds more accurate. I'm still looking in the meantime...
Answered by d e - Fri Aug 15 16:09:00 2008
What is the difference of British English with American English?
Q. Hello friends, well I'm learning English by myself, that is thanks to my genius, listening to music, watching films and I think I'm learning a lot, and I know how it differs from the British English American, a cousin told me that is different in pronunciation and other irregular verbs, I want to learn the truth the American, and I would greatly appreciate if you tell me if the difference is great. I give stars to the best answer.
Asked by khrizthian - Wed Aug 12 15:03:38 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oftentimes people, especially Americans (Brits are guilty of this too, though), overdraw the differences between American and British English, painting them as separate, but possibly mutually intelligible languages like Afrikaans to Dutch, when the differences really aren't that significant. An American and a Brit can easily have a fluid conversation without thinking about trying to decipher everything the other says. It's not like the American word for "door" is the same as the British word for "through" or anything big like that (like you see with Afrikaans to Dutch). The differences are mostly in slang and very minor spelling differences, such as color-colour, theater-theatre, etc. If slight differences in slang and spelling made a… [cont.]
Answered by Matthew V - Fri Aug 14 00:52:11 2009
Q. Hello friends, well I'm learning English by myself, that is thanks to my genius, listening to music, watching films and I think I'm learning a lot, and I know how it differs from the British English American, a cousin told me that is different in pronunciation and other irregular verbs, I want to learn the truth the American, and I would greatly appreciate if you tell me if the difference is great. I give stars to the best answer.
Asked by khrizthian - Wed Aug 12 15:03:38 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oftentimes people, especially Americans (Brits are guilty of this too, though), overdraw the differences between American and British English, painting them as separate, but possibly mutually intelligible languages like Afrikaans to Dutch, when the differences really aren't that significant. An American and a Brit can easily have a fluid conversation without thinking about trying to decipher everything the other says. It's not like the American word for "door" is the same as the British word for "through" or anything big like that (like you see with Afrikaans to Dutch). The differences are mostly in slang and very minor spelling differences, such as color-colour, theater-theatre, etc. If slight differences in slang and spelling made a… [cont.]
Answered by Matthew V - Fri Aug 14 00:52:11 2009
How did the American English accent originate?
Q. I find it very interesting that an accent was born from mixing people of different backgrounds and origins. I was watching some old movies these few weeks and it got me thinking about how did the American accent even originate? Most of the English speaking immigrants were from England, so how did the accent shift from British to American, and how did it come to what it is today, with all its different variances (i.e. Southern accent, etc.)?
Asked by Anna - Wed Feb 3 16:23:36 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. an interesting question here yes, there are different accents throughout present day United States When the British first landed in North America, they only had the natives and themselves to interact with. UK has many regional accents, and people from various parts of Britain came to the U.S, so the American English accent could be various British accents combined. The U.S also has had many waves of migrations from Europe including Germany, France, Italy, and from Hispanic nations from their south there is also a theory that the British changed they're accent not the Americans. there were no recordings from back then so we cant know for sure WHAT accent the British had, but some people claim that the spelling of the words in many… [cont.]
Answered by Tommy W - Fri Feb 5 02:08:25 2010
Q. I find it very interesting that an accent was born from mixing people of different backgrounds and origins. I was watching some old movies these few weeks and it got me thinking about how did the American accent even originate? Most of the English speaking immigrants were from England, so how did the accent shift from British to American, and how did it come to what it is today, with all its different variances (i.e. Southern accent, etc.)?
Asked by Anna - Wed Feb 3 16:23:36 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. an interesting question here yes, there are different accents throughout present day United States When the British first landed in North America, they only had the natives and themselves to interact with. UK has many regional accents, and people from various parts of Britain came to the U.S, so the American English accent could be various British accents combined. The U.S also has had many waves of migrations from Europe including Germany, France, Italy, and from Hispanic nations from their south there is also a theory that the British changed they're accent not the Americans. there were no recordings from back then so we cant know for sure WHAT accent the British had, but some people claim that the spelling of the words in many… [cont.]
Answered by Tommy W - Fri Feb 5 02:08:25 2010
What is the best American English book series?
Q. Dear Teachers. My brother is 10 years old. My father wants to buy for him a book series to learn English. Most of English book series are printed in UK, which means British English. Therefore, We want him to study American English " Grammar, Writing, Speaking, and listening ". I find 2 book series: 1- Side by Side series. 2- Tapestry SERIES. But we don't know wither they are American English or British English. So can you help me to tell me a name of book series which is American?
Asked by Barjas - Mon Nov 23 23:26:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I use the Language Lessons series from Queen Homeschool. Rod and Staff has really good English books.
Answered by Kathleen - Wed Nov 25 06:24:25 2009
Q. Dear Teachers. My brother is 10 years old. My father wants to buy for him a book series to learn English. Most of English book series are printed in UK, which means British English. Therefore, We want him to study American English " Grammar, Writing, Speaking, and listening ". I find 2 book series: 1- Side by Side series. 2- Tapestry SERIES. But we don't know wither they are American English or British English. So can you help me to tell me a name of book series which is American?
Asked by Barjas - Mon Nov 23 23:26:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I use the Language Lessons series from Queen Homeschool. Rod and Staff has really good English books.
Answered by Kathleen - Wed Nov 25 06:24:25 2009
Is it possible to get the American English accent (pronunciation) even if english is not my first language?
Q. I use multiple resources to get the American English Pronunciation, such as Cd's, videos, etc. So I was wondering if it's possible for a foreigner to get the american accent without any fragments of my first language accent?
Asked by LouisG - Wed Nov 19 14:21:28 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. depends on many factors 1) your age, it's proven your ability for getting an accent is higher before you turn 18 2) Natural qualities: Some people get the accent quicker, have you note you have this ability? 3) Your pronunciation-listening workout: You have to make diary exercises of listening to this american accent, and then try to emulate it. You say you have the programs just be disciplined.
Answered by Pablo R - Wed Nov 19 14:29:33 2008
Q. I use multiple resources to get the American English Pronunciation, such as Cd's, videos, etc. So I was wondering if it's possible for a foreigner to get the american accent without any fragments of my first language accent?
Asked by LouisG - Wed Nov 19 14:21:28 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. depends on many factors 1) your age, it's proven your ability for getting an accent is higher before you turn 18 2) Natural qualities: Some people get the accent quicker, have you note you have this ability? 3) Your pronunciation-listening workout: You have to make diary exercises of listening to this american accent, and then try to emulate it. You say you have the programs just be disciplined.
Answered by Pablo R - Wed Nov 19 14:29:33 2008
Why is british english different than american english when it comes to spelling?
Q. 4 example: the word (favorite) is written that way in the american english, but written this way (favourite) in the british english. which one is grammatically correct?
Asked by Cyrus The Virus - Thu Jan 29 11:08:02 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Partly it is just the natural drift over time*, but Mr Webster, of dictionary fame, made a deliberate attempt to simplify English spelling and *some* of his new constructions took. (center rather than centre, honor rather than honour, program rather than programme, etc.) Personally I will spell centre, center, when I read of the brave pioneer leader crying out "Circel the wagons!" But then I'm British. *occasionally it is the English English that has drifted: "The Fall" (of leaf) is an old English usage which has faded in England in favour of "autumn", but been preserved in the USA.
Answered by Pedestal 42 - Thu Jan 29 11:28:25 2009
Q. 4 example: the word (favorite) is written that way in the american english, but written this way (favourite) in the british english. which one is grammatically correct?
Asked by Cyrus The Virus - Thu Jan 29 11:08:02 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Partly it is just the natural drift over time*, but Mr Webster, of dictionary fame, made a deliberate attempt to simplify English spelling and *some* of his new constructions took. (center rather than centre, honor rather than honour, program rather than programme, etc.) Personally I will spell centre, center, when I read of the brave pioneer leader crying out "Circel the wagons!" But then I'm British. *occasionally it is the English English that has drifted: "The Fall" (of leaf) is an old English usage which has faded in England in favour of "autumn", but been preserved in the USA.
Answered by Pedestal 42 - Thu Jan 29 11:28:25 2009
How different is American Sign Language from English (of England) Sign Language?
Q. Are the differences between the two greater than the differences between American English and...English English?
Asked by . - Wed Aug 6 20:40:07 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sign Language is not a universal language. IT'S NOT... Some people just give an opinion about things they don't even know. I'm LSA (Argentinian Sign Language) and ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter and have been around the Deaf community and different sign languages for the last 12 years. LSA and ASL are two completely different languages. Even BLS (British Sign Language) is a separated language by its own. The fact that in both the States and in the UK speak English doesn't mean that the sign language are the same. Even the fingerspelled alphabets are different: ASL: BSL: LSA: and so on... Every language is tight to the local area community and specific culture and not to external factors. ASL and BSL developed from… [cont.]
Answered by | A | L | E | - Thu Aug 7 00:56:19 2008
Q. Are the differences between the two greater than the differences between American English and...English English?
Asked by . - Wed Aug 6 20:40:07 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sign Language is not a universal language. IT'S NOT... Some people just give an opinion about things they don't even know. I'm LSA (Argentinian Sign Language) and ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter and have been around the Deaf community and different sign languages for the last 12 years. LSA and ASL are two completely different languages. Even BLS (British Sign Language) is a separated language by its own. The fact that in both the States and in the UK speak English doesn't mean that the sign language are the same. Even the fingerspelled alphabets are different: ASL: BSL: LSA: and so on... Every language is tight to the local area community and specific culture and not to external factors. ASL and BSL developed from… [cont.]
Answered by | A | L | E | - Thu Aug 7 00:56:19 2008
why is American English and British English different?
Q. And is Australian and New Zealand English the same as British English or as American English or do they have their own type of English? I've noticed that American spellings are more simple than British English e.g. color - colour. and S replaced with Z e.g. recognize - recognise. Why are they different, cause the first colonies that settled over there came from Britian.
Asked by Tas - Mon Jul 13 15:08:58 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because they have been separated for over 200 years and because Noah Webster--the man behind the American Webster's dictionary--despised the British and wanted to set an "American" way of the English language because he saw the British way as, ironically, being impure and cumbersome. Australians, New Zealanders, and Canadians still use the British spellings because they never went through any "spelling reform" as there were no Noah Websters. But the slang is different in all three countries, just like it is different in Britain and America, because they're all separated.
Answered by Belie - Mon Jul 13 15:15:49 2009
Q. And is Australian and New Zealand English the same as British English or as American English or do they have their own type of English? I've noticed that American spellings are more simple than British English e.g. color - colour. and S replaced with Z e.g. recognize - recognise. Why are they different, cause the first colonies that settled over there came from Britian.
Asked by Tas - Mon Jul 13 15:08:58 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because they have been separated for over 200 years and because Noah Webster--the man behind the American Webster's dictionary--despised the British and wanted to set an "American" way of the English language because he saw the British way as, ironically, being impure and cumbersome. Australians, New Zealanders, and Canadians still use the British spellings because they never went through any "spelling reform" as there were no Noah Websters. But the slang is different in all three countries, just like it is different in Britain and America, because they're all separated.
Answered by Belie - Mon Jul 13 15:15:49 2009
How did english words end up changing in American english?
Q. Along with the shift in pronunciation from the British to American, words that have "ize" and "or" are spelled as "ise" and "our", ie.. rationalise, realise, categorise and neighbour and colour. How and when did these insignificant occurrences come about? It is one English language after all, isn't it?
Asked by Mark B - Thu Apr 15 22:58:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Various reasons, but the most notable one was the effort of Noah Webster with his American Dictionary of the English Language. He introduced many of the best-known spelling differences such as the "-or" for -"our" endings (and others that didn't catch on, such as "tung" for "tongue") partly to rationalise spellings, but more political - to establish a uniquely American version of English. See The "-ise" and "-ize" endings did, and still do, coexist in UK English (Oxford Dictionaries in particular go with "-ize") - but Webster and other influential US dictionaries cemented the choice of "-ize" in the USA.
Answered by RAY G - Thu Apr 15 23:09:30 2010
Q. Along with the shift in pronunciation from the British to American, words that have "ize" and "or" are spelled as "ise" and "our", ie.. rationalise, realise, categorise and neighbour and colour. How and when did these insignificant occurrences come about? It is one English language after all, isn't it?
Asked by Mark B - Thu Apr 15 22:58:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Various reasons, but the most notable one was the effort of Noah Webster with his American Dictionary of the English Language. He introduced many of the best-known spelling differences such as the "-or" for -"our" endings (and others that didn't catch on, such as "tung" for "tongue") partly to rationalise spellings, but more political - to establish a uniquely American version of English. See The "-ise" and "-ize" endings did, and still do, coexist in UK English (Oxford Dictionaries in particular go with "-ize") - but Webster and other influential US dictionaries cemented the choice of "-ize" in the USA.
Answered by RAY G - Thu Apr 15 23:09:30 2010
India has made the American English language a compulsory subject in schools why can't Mexicans do the same?
Q. I saw on BBC World that India has made the American English laguage a compulsory subject in primary and secondary schools. Meaning you cannot complete your primary and secondary education unless you know both Hindi and American English. My question now is why does mexicans seem to hate America so much yet India has so much respect for America?
Asked by Bush - Mon Jan 14 20:19:16 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow, you really dont know, do you? You really think its about respect? They are leaning American English because it means MONEY for them. They must speak American English to be able to work for the calling centers that are opening up in India. Also, you do know that they already speak English (study a little history, man). Many of our calls are routed to India to resolve our issues with credit cards, banks, and other phone intense industries. As far as Mexicans, the reason many dont learn English is because they don't have to. They do quite well with out speaking English. So get off your high horse, and stop being judgmental.
Answered by viajero_intergalactico - Mon Jan 14 21:06:47 2008
Q. I saw on BBC World that India has made the American English laguage a compulsory subject in primary and secondary schools. Meaning you cannot complete your primary and secondary education unless you know both Hindi and American English. My question now is why does mexicans seem to hate America so much yet India has so much respect for America?
Asked by Bush - Mon Jan 14 20:19:16 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow, you really dont know, do you? You really think its about respect? They are leaning American English because it means MONEY for them. They must speak American English to be able to work for the calling centers that are opening up in India. Also, you do know that they already speak English (study a little history, man). Many of our calls are routed to India to resolve our issues with credit cards, banks, and other phone intense industries. As far as Mexicans, the reason many dont learn English is because they don't have to. They do quite well with out speaking English. So get off your high horse, and stop being judgmental.
Answered by viajero_intergalactico - Mon Jan 14 21:06:47 2008
What is the best technique/audio source to learn pronunciation of North American English?
Q. There is quite a difference between Bristish English and American English dialect. How can one pick up colloquial English in the North American context?
Asked by Simrat - Sat Jul 7 19:48:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Watch U.S. television and / or movies. Study from the books, but listening to U.S. English actually being spoken is a very effective way to learn.
Answered by Stan - Sat Jul 7 19:52:26 2007
Q. There is quite a difference between Bristish English and American English dialect. How can one pick up colloquial English in the North American context?
Asked by Simrat - Sat Jul 7 19:48:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Watch U.S. television and / or movies. Study from the books, but listening to U.S. English actually being spoken is a very effective way to learn.
Answered by Stan - Sat Jul 7 19:52:26 2007
Why do European sing in American's English instead of their own language?
Q. Everytime I hear music from europe ex. Leanna Lious she doesn't sound like she's from europe she sounds american? She doesn't have that stuck up British accent (not to offend europeans) when she sings like how you guys talk. She sings like how our musicians sing. Infact the only other european group I know is the beetles. They also sing in American english? Do you guys think American english is better also?
Asked by Gabriel - Fri May 29 02:29:58 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nice - we all sound the same huh? It's not like we have 60 million people here or anything with god knows how many different accents - with Britain including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland... The Beatles dont sing in American English... You've never heard of Bavid Bowie, Led Zepplin, The Rolling Stones, Blur, Oasis, Muse, Queen...? Do you even LIKE music?
Answered by Ichi - Fri May 29 03:00:24 2009
Q. Everytime I hear music from europe ex. Leanna Lious she doesn't sound like she's from europe she sounds american? She doesn't have that stuck up British accent (not to offend europeans) when she sings like how you guys talk. She sings like how our musicians sing. Infact the only other european group I know is the beetles. They also sing in American english? Do you guys think American english is better also?
Asked by Gabriel - Fri May 29 02:29:58 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nice - we all sound the same huh? It's not like we have 60 million people here or anything with god knows how many different accents - with Britain including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland... The Beatles dont sing in American English... You've never heard of Bavid Bowie, Led Zepplin, The Rolling Stones, Blur, Oasis, Muse, Queen...? Do you even LIKE music?
Answered by Ichi - Fri May 29 03:00:24 2009
Where do you think Standard American English is spoken?
Q. This question came up in a linguistics class I am taking. Basically where do US speakers of English think is Standard American English. There is no right or wrong answer to this, it's strictly opinion. I also need to know what area the person is from (doesn't have to be the state just general area would be fine like new england, west coast, etc).
Asked by cole i - Mon Aug 31 15:39:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To be honest, I never thought of there as being a correct way of speaking English. Everyone has their own way of speaking the language, and each is as correct as the next. I personally speak like someone from the east coast, but don't think of other interpretations of English as wrong.
Answered by Joshms - Mon Aug 31 22:24:58 2009
Q. This question came up in a linguistics class I am taking. Basically where do US speakers of English think is Standard American English. There is no right or wrong answer to this, it's strictly opinion. I also need to know what area the person is from (doesn't have to be the state just general area would be fine like new england, west coast, etc).
Asked by cole i - Mon Aug 31 15:39:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To be honest, I never thought of there as being a correct way of speaking English. Everyone has their own way of speaking the language, and each is as correct as the next. I personally speak like someone from the east coast, but don't think of other interpretations of English as wrong.
Answered by Joshms - Mon Aug 31 22:24:58 2009
Can you help me with British English and its Equivalent to American English?
Q. I want to have the words in british english and its equivalent to american english please help me atleast 100 or any thanks
Asked by simpleng tao - Wed Nov 25 07:16:42 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This should help:
Answered by I Am Goddess (Part Deux) - Wed Nov 25 07:20:59 2009
Q. I want to have the words in british english and its equivalent to american english please help me atleast 100 or any thanks
Asked by simpleng tao - Wed Nov 25 07:16:42 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This should help:
Answered by I Am Goddess (Part Deux) - Wed Nov 25 07:20:59 2009
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