accents
#1
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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...
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...
#2
Re: 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?
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?
I'd speak with your own natural accent and you will be just fine.
#3
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,838
Re: 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...
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...
#4
Re: 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...
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...
Why would you want to speak in a fake accent?
#5
Re: accents
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.
#6
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Re: accents
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........
as far as i know, canadian immigration minister emphasizes the responsibility of citizenship is to integrate as much as you can........
#7
Re: accents
Edit: It wouldn't help you much in the UK either for that matter.
Last edited by Bermudashorts; Sep 5th 2011 at 8:52 am. Reason: another thought.
#8
Re: accents
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
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
#9
Auntie Fa
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Seattle
Posts: 7,344
Re: accents
Are you related to canadian1021? They ask daft questions too.
#11
Re: accents
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.
I would find it almost impossible to abandon my rather prim and proper plum in mouth Queens English.