accents
 

is received pronunciation well received in australia? what about canadian/american accents? do ozzies like em?
I have always been a fan of rp and learnt it for years, so can easily switch to rp and was wondering if it would be a good idea to retain my american accent or just blend in....

what do u guys think?:):)


ps: I wrote this keeping in mind it would not offend any nationality, brit, can or aus. if it does, my sincere apologies...

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I don't understand your options; do you think that received pronounciation is blending in? In Australia? :confused:

I'd speak with your own natural accent and you will be just fine. :)

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I'm afraid that you're behind the eight ball with all three of those accents.Just be true to yourself.If someone doesn't like your accent...stuff em

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Just speak in your natural accent - it is what it is and of no consequence.

Why would you want to speak in a fake accent?

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I tend to just mimic a strong bogan Australian accent like the ones in 'Kath and Kim'. It's so pleasing to the ear and makes me irresistible to the opposite sex. :thumbup:

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thought that would be the best way to integrate into australian culture and would in fact demonstrate my commitment to the nation.

as far as i know, canadian immigration minister emphasizes the responsibility of citizenship is to integrate as much as you can........;):D

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Speaking in a fake posh British accent is not going to help you integrate in Australia, no.

Edit: It wouldn't help you much in the UK either for that matter.

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Debs hubby:

be ya self our kid, i ay tekkin no shit from this lot ear. The locals think better on ya if yow be ya self:)
They keep telling me to slow dahn, and they say, 'wot' a lot for sum rason;)
Block cuntry born n bred:eek:

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Are you related to canadian1021? They ask daft questions too.

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Phworrrr:thumbsup::thumbsup::wub::wub:

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It is a reasonable question but I think you just have to be your normal self.

I would find it almost impossible to abandon my rather prim and proper plum in mouth Queens English.

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No but at least i know his/her correct name ignoramus.:)

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black country is the worstest accent in the whole world.....;):rofl:

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You're calling me an ignoramus? There are two posters, darren1021 and canadian1021.

Apology accepted.

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in the black country its pronounced igneramerrrs...:rofl: