How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
May 7th 2006, 1:23 am
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How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
My partner and I have been here almost 2 years but we have started to catch eachother out with little Aussie-isms when we speak. The main one is 'liddle' instead of 'little' and that inevitable going up at the end of sentences.
I think generally I must still sound SO English. I get the micky taken out of me a lot at work which is all in good humour and find Aussie's pick up on me being English very quickly so it's always a great conversation starter.
I got told in the supermarket once by a young teenage girl at the checkout that I sounded 'so sophisticated'! If only she really knew me! But I took the compliment gladly. On the phone to an Aussie customer just the other day, he said the end of the call "can i just say what a pleasure it is to hear that accent of yours". How nice was that? And at work, if I have a day off, the other girls have said customers have come in asking for "the English girl with that lovely accent".
I think Aussie's are so intrigued by our accents and I find that, despite there being more and more poms here, it makes us a novelty still. So I'm going to try and keep mine as it seems to have just had positive effects.
Sunshine Sarah
I think generally I must still sound SO English. I get the micky taken out of me a lot at work which is all in good humour and find Aussie's pick up on me being English very quickly so it's always a great conversation starter.
I got told in the supermarket once by a young teenage girl at the checkout that I sounded 'so sophisticated'! If only she really knew me! But I took the compliment gladly. On the phone to an Aussie customer just the other day, he said the end of the call "can i just say what a pleasure it is to hear that accent of yours". How nice was that? And at work, if I have a day off, the other girls have said customers have come in asking for "the English girl with that lovely accent".
I think Aussie's are so intrigued by our accents and I find that, despite there being more and more poms here, it makes us a novelty still. So I'm going to try and keep mine as it seems to have just had positive effects.
Sunshine Sarah
May 7th 2006, 2:24 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by sunshinesarah
My partner and I have been here almost 2 years but we have started to catch eachother out with little Aussie-isms when we speak. The main one is 'liddle' instead of 'little' and that inevitable going up at the end of sentences.
I think generally I must still sound SO English. I get the micky taken out of me a lot at work which is all in good humour and find Aussie's pick up on me being English very quickly so it's always a great conversation starter.
I got told in the supermarket once by a young teenage girl at the checkout that I sounded 'so sophisticated'! If only she really knew me! But I took the compliment gladly. On the phone to an Aussie customer just the other day, he said the end of the call "can i just say what a pleasure it is to hear that accent of yours". How nice was that? And at work, if I have a day off, the other girls have said customers have come in asking for "the English girl with that lovely accent".
I think Aussie's are so intrigued by our accents and I find that, despite there being more and more poms here, it makes us a novelty still. So I'm going to try and keep mine as it seems to have just had positive effects.
Sunshine Sarah
I think generally I must still sound SO English. I get the micky taken out of me a lot at work which is all in good humour and find Aussie's pick up on me being English very quickly so it's always a great conversation starter.
I got told in the supermarket once by a young teenage girl at the checkout that I sounded 'so sophisticated'! If only she really knew me! But I took the compliment gladly. On the phone to an Aussie customer just the other day, he said the end of the call "can i just say what a pleasure it is to hear that accent of yours". How nice was that? And at work, if I have a day off, the other girls have said customers have come in asking for "the English girl with that lovely accent".
I think Aussie's are so intrigued by our accents and I find that, despite there being more and more poms here, it makes us a novelty still. So I'm going to try and keep mine as it seems to have just had positive effects.
Sunshine Sarah
May 7th 2006, 2:25 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Been here 5 years and don't think I have one But then my aussie bf has picked up a British accent from me so perhaps that has helped 
But then my aussie bf has picked up a British accent from me so perhaps that has helped
May 7th 2006, 2:43 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by sunshinesarah
My partner and I have been here almost 2 years but we have started to catch eachother out with little Aussie-isms when we speak. The main one is 'liddle' instead of 'little' and that inevitable going up at the end of sentences.
I think generally I must still sound SO English. I get the micky taken out of me a lot at work which is all in good humour and find Aussie's pick up on me being English very quickly so it's always a great conversation starter.
I got told in the supermarket once by a young teenage girl at the checkout that I sounded 'so sophisticated'! If only she really knew me! But I took the compliment gladly. On the phone to an Aussie customer just the other day, he said the end of the call "can i just say what a pleasure it is to hear that accent of yours". How nice was that? And at work, if I have a day off, the other girls have said customers have come in asking for "the English girl with that lovely accent".
I think Aussie's are so intrigued by our accents and I find that, despite there being more and more poms here, it makes us a novelty still. So I'm going to try and keep mine as it seems to have just had positive effects.
Sunshine Sarah
I think generally I must still sound SO English. I get the micky taken out of me a lot at work which is all in good humour and find Aussie's pick up on me being English very quickly so it's always a great conversation starter.
I got told in the supermarket once by a young teenage girl at the checkout that I sounded 'so sophisticated'! If only she really knew me! But I took the compliment gladly. On the phone to an Aussie customer just the other day, he said the end of the call "can i just say what a pleasure it is to hear that accent of yours". How nice was that? And at work, if I have a day off, the other girls have said customers have come in asking for "the English girl with that lovely accent".
I think Aussie's are so intrigued by our accents and I find that, despite there being more and more poms here, it makes us a novelty still. So I'm going to try and keep mine as it seems to have just had positive effects.
Sunshine Sarah
We've been here in Melbourne just 3 months and yesterday we each found the other said "ah, look, I think we should...". Not sure whether this is an Australian-ism or a Melbourne-ism but either way it's bad news. We're going back to the UK for 10 days next month and we're sure to be picked up on it by our families.
May 7th 2006, 2:55 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Our kids have picked up the lingo and accent really quickly. Even hubby says 'no worries' everytime he's on the phone!
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May 7th 2006, 3:27 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Good onya mate, that's the spirit!
I have a problem understanding a black country accent it must be a nightmare for you!
May 7th 2006, 3:29 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by tracey brien
Our kids have picked up the lingo and accent really quickly. Even hubby says 'no worries' everytime he's on the phone!
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I find my accent hasn't changed, but my diction has - I speak slower and more deliberately - in London people probably think I am a bit thick.
People often think I am a saffer. Even in the UK and that is where I was born.
May 7th 2006, 3:36 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
[ The main one is 'liddle' instead of 'little' and that inevitable going up at the end of sentences.
Hi Sarah
I am a brummie so I definitely hope my kids pick it up asap
I will however beat them within an inch of their life if they pick up "AQI", the Aussie going up at the end thingy. I have listened to Aussies and they seem to do it all the time and you hardly notice, but us brits do it and it is the most annoying thing ever.
I think students must be worst offenders but I think it is gaining in popularity with everyone.
Coming from a brummie criticism about bad accents must be bad
Hi Sarah
I am a brummie so I definitely hope my kids pick it up asap
I will however beat them within an inch of their life if they pick up "AQI", the Aussie going up at the end thingy. I have listened to Aussies and they seem to do it all the time and you hardly notice, but us brits do it and it is the most annoying thing ever.
I think students must be worst offenders but I think it is gaining in popularity with everyone.
Coming from a brummie criticism about bad accents must be bad
May 7th 2006, 4:00 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by Matt Sabin
We've been here in Melbourne just 3 months and yesterday we each found the other said "ah, look, I think we should...". Not sure whether this is an Australian-ism or a Melbourne-ism but either way it's bad news. We're going back to the UK for 10 days next month and we're sure to be picked up on it by our families.
Watched Peter Kay Live in Bolton last night on DVD. Now there's a cracking accent.
As long as noone's saying "too easy" yet....
Sunshine Sarah
May 7th 2006, 4:03 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by The S's
[ The main one is 'liddle' instead of 'little' and that inevitable going up at the end of sentences.
Hi Sarah
I am a brummie so I definitely hope my kids pick it up asap
I will however beat them within an inch of their life if they pick up "AQI", the Aussie going up at the end thingy. I have listened to Aussies and they seem to do it all the time and you hardly notice, but us brits do it and it is the most annoying thing ever.
I think students must be worst offenders but I think it is gaining in popularity with everyone.
Coming from a brummie criticism about bad accents must be bad
Hi Sarah
I am a brummie so I definitely hope my kids pick it up asap
I will however beat them within an inch of their life if they pick up "AQI", the Aussie going up at the end thingy. I have listened to Aussies and they seem to do it all the time and you hardly notice, but us brits do it and it is the most annoying thing ever.
I think students must be worst offenders but I think it is gaining in popularity with everyone.
Coming from a brummie criticism about bad accents must be bad
Sunshine Sarah
May 7th 2006, 4:07 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
People have been saying no worries for London for years! Part of the international thing.
I find my accent hasn't changed, but my diction has - I speak slower and more deliberately - in London people probably think I am a bit thick.
People often think I am a saffer. Even in the UK and that is where I was born.
I find my accent hasn't changed, but my diction has - I speak slower and more deliberately - in London people probably think I am a bit thick.
People often think I am a saffer. Even in the UK and that is where I was born.
Sunshine Sarah
May 7th 2006, 4:16 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by The S's
[ The main one is 'liddle' instead of 'little' and that inevitable going up at the end of sentences.
Hi Sarah
I am a brummie so I definitely hope my kids pick it up asap
I will however beat them within an inch of their life if they pick up "AQI", the Aussie going up at the end thingy. I have listened to Aussies and they seem to do it all the time and you hardly notice, but us brits do it and it is the most annoying thing ever.
I think students must be worst offenders but I think it is gaining in popularity with everyone.
Coming from a brummie criticism about bad accents must be bad
Hi Sarah
I am a brummie so I definitely hope my kids pick it up asap
I will however beat them within an inch of their life if they pick up "AQI", the Aussie going up at the end thingy. I have listened to Aussies and they seem to do it all the time and you hardly notice, but us brits do it and it is the most annoying thing ever.
I think students must be worst offenders but I think it is gaining in popularity with everyone.
Coming from a brummie criticism about bad accents must be bad
I speak slower now as nobody understood a word i would say, so now i sound posh.
My daughter of 19 had that horrible towny accent, hated it, she sounded so common when she first came, but she is changing slowly.
My Aussie friends love the way we talk.
Denise [common as muck]
May 7th 2006, 4:18 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by sunshinesarah
YES!!!!! I have caught myself doing the 'look' thing at the start of a sentence and annoyed myself with it.It's more when I'm explaining something.
Watched Peter Kay Live in Bolton last night on DVD. Now there's a cracking accent.
As long as noone's saying "too easy" yet....
Sunshine Sarah
Watched Peter Kay Live in Bolton last night on DVD. Now there's a cracking accent.
As long as noone's saying "too easy" yet....
Sunshine Sarah
tinternet, its spitting get in its spitting, love him! love him! love him!
now im geting all excited
May 7th 2006, 4:26 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by cranni
PETER KAY absolutely brill, got the dvds
tinternet, its spitting get in its spitting, love him! love him! love him!
now im geting all excited
tinternet, its spitting get in its spitting, love him! love him! love him!
now im geting all excited
Would pay big money to see Peter kay live here....Though all you see doing tours are blumin' Lenny Henry and Hale and Pace.
Sunshine Sarah
May 7th 2006, 4:37 am
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Re: How long before you started to gain an Aussie accent?
Originally Posted by Matt Sabin
We've been here in Melbourne just 3 months and yesterday we each found the other said "ah, look, I think we should...". Not sure whether this is an Australian-ism or a Melbourne-ism but either way it's bad news. We're going back to the UK for 10 days next month and we're sure to be picked up on it by our families.
Anyone else felt this?