Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

British and American English: Have got vs have
Goto page Previous  1, 2
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
YTMND



Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!

PostPosted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For me, it was more of the northern accent that threw me off when adjusting to the British pronunciation (especially Manchester). The Australians on the other hand are not hard to hear, but their choice of words are different from American or British.

http://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/slownictwo-australian-british-pl.html

I have one friend from NZ who kept inviting me for a "feed", now is that NZ or NZ and AU? I sure don't hear Brits say that.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
jonski



Joined: 26 Feb 2011

PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah we don't say 'feed' in the UK. I heard that a lot in Australia too. Especially when fruit picking.. "Ahhhhh bro im starvin, letz geta big feed on the go"

My NZ friend also says it. Also the way the Kiwi's say 7 is hysterical.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
YTMND



Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!

PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought he had a pet he needed to buy food for Laughing

Another one asked me if I wanted to "hire" a movie. I asked, "What does it charge and what will it do for me?"
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
jonski



Joined: 26 Feb 2011

PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ehh?

I'm not feeling sharp tonight. Hire as in - to rent?

Like to hire a film from blockbuster?

Lol - I'm not with you on this one!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
YTMND



Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!

PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jonski wrote:
Ehh?

I'm not feeling sharp tonight. Hire as in - to rent?

Like to hire a film from blockbuster?

Lol - I'm not with you on this one!


Yes, in the US and probably Canada, we don't use "hire" to mean "rent". You hire a person (like a plumber or roofer) to do a one time job and leave, and you rent a thing.

So his answer to me was, "It's going to work for you in the video player".
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International