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RedRose
Joined: 21 May 2004
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 Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:49 am Post subject: AE vs BE |
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there are many discussions about which is better between American English and British English. I know a little about English. but frankly, I like AE more, because it is so liberal and stylish, and easier to learn.
a few days ago, my sister came from US (she went to US for a work trip). and yesterday, she told me on phone:"American English sounds so sexy!! I used to hear many British people speak english, that's ok. But compared to American English, BE is too serious! I bet, if you hear an American guy speak english, you would fall in love with him easily!"
I asked:"did you? did you fall in love with some American guy by listening to him?"
she answered:"how come? I am married! that's soooo sad though!  "
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MIB
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't see big different between American and British English, but of cours it takes place. Different people prefer different pronunciation. May be it depends on the native language. I think your choice should depends on the people you are going to speak. |
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bud
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Location: New Jersey, US
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:54 am Post subject: |
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| Of course AE is sexier than BE! |
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advoca
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| There are many discussions about which is better between American English and British English. I know a little about English. but frankly, I like AE more, because it is so liberal and stylish, and easier to learn. |
This intrigues me, RedRose. But may I ask what kind of American English do you like, the American English of Brooklyn, of Texas, Louisiana? Do you like the English as spoken by Brad Pitt or do you prefer the English spoken by Eddie Murphy?
Perhaps you, like so many, find the Southern accent attractive and sexy, where they say things like "I ain't got no money", "he visits of the evenin" (meaning in the evenings), or "are ya'll comin' to mah house?" (that is, to the speaker's house). No one can deny that Southern pronunciation is unique. Everyone has heard, at least in films, what a long Southern drawl sounds like. Is this your favourite (sorry, favorite)?
I am sure you have detected that there are a large number of noticeable vocabulary differences across America including "dip" (snuff), red-eye gravy (a gravy you make for breakfast from the fat of cooked ham), SOS (a breakfast meal of white sausage or beef gravy on baked bread that is similar to a scone), "to tote" (instead of "to carry" or "to get or receive"). And perhaps you like the liberal and stylish expressions such as �It pleasures me,� �That was mighty fetchin' of you,� She prettied herself up,� �I'll muscle it up,� �He bigged her,� or �He daddied that child.� And perhaps you have learned what dropped eggs are, or kolacky, or flannel cakes, and know when and how to eat bear�s claw, or what the heel of a loaf is..
And I am sure you like the special distance words: this here, that there, that yonder, and know when and how to use them.
Depending on which American you talk to the conversation may include such terms as si-fog (Arkansas), pirok (Alaska), or pestle-tail (North Carolina); if you're invited to a potluck dinner in Indiana, they're likely to call it a pitch-in. But in northern Illinois it�s a scramble. If you have a scrap or small piece of something, it's a scrid in New England, but in the South and South Midland it's a scrimption; if your youngsters play hopscotch, they may call it potsy in Manhattan, but sky blue in Chicago.
The problem is, there are many types of �American English,� and are you really sure �it� is easier to learn? I am just curious, that�s all.
Perhaps you should listen to Bud. I am sure his voice is sexy. |
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RedRose
Joined: 21 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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advoca, I don't know about the American English of Brooklyn, nor of Texas, Louisiana. when I mentioned the American English, I meant the English I have heard from American movies, Sitcoms, like FRIENDS. when Joey, Chandler, Pheobe, Monic, Rachel and Ross are talking, you would feel that AE is not only funny but also sexy!! . other movies like Pretty woman, The 40-year-old virgin, mask... those actors and actresses always talk in a sexy tone!! that's attractive!!!
As for Brad Pitt, his english pronunciation is good, but I hate him!! because he ruined Jannifer's life. and I am a huge fan of Jannifer.
As far as bud'S English pronunciation was mentioned, I am sure bud's English tone is sexy!!! I have never heard bud's pronunciation. but why do I come to such a conclusion? because bud has a sexy personality by which girls can get crazy!! therefore, as soon as bud opens his mouth, no matter what he will say, all girls would snap toward him and strive to be the first to kiss him!!!   |
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bud
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That sounds just fine and dandy, Red, but let me tell you - it's not as much fun as you might think. Do you realize how long it takes me to exit a room full of women? I've been late to oh so many meetings in my life because of the delays!  |
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RedRose
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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| that's really funny! |
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