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this is very confusing for me that i used to study in british english and after came in US i am using american english. their grammar, pronounciation, spelling is so different......

now, i am interested to know...what r u folks are using is it british or american..?

Lilian wrote: now, i am interested to know...what r u folks are using is it british or american..?

Neither. I speak and write Canadian English. ;)

Good topic, Lilian, I think you should make this into a poll!!

Unknownsu wrote:

Lilian wrote: now, i am interested to know...what r u folks are using is it british or american..?

Neither. I speak and write Canadian English. ;)

Good topic, Lilian, I think you should make this into a poll!!

what is canadian english..?
haha.....so english is getting confusing...huh!!

Lilian wrote:what is canadian english..?
haha.....so english is getting confusing...huh!!

Canadian English is such a kind of language in which people can express their erotic notions easily! for example, when an American says:"can I help you?", that means he would help you get rid of your difficulties or something, and if a Britisher says:"can I help you?", that means "nice to meet you", however, when a Canadian guy asks you the same question, he is implying: "what about having sex this night? I am ready for you..."

RedRose wrote:Canadian English is such a kind of language in which people can express their erotic notions easily! for example, when an American says:"can I help you?", that means he would help you get rid of your difficulties or something, and if a Britisher says:"can I help you?", that means "nice to meet you", however, when a Canadian guy asks you the same question, he is implying: "what about having sex this night? I am ready for you..."

You are unbelievable! And you say I am the pervert???

Lilian, do not pay attention to Redrose. She suffers from delirium.

Canadian English has the same similar spoken attributes of American English with some minor spelling differences.

For Example:

Can: Colour, Honour, Metre, Centre, Favour
Usa: Color, Honor, Meter, Center, Favor

Unknownsu, I bet lilian would believe whatever I told, instead of believing you.

and lilian, I didn't suffer from delirium. I said what I meant.

when a Canadian guy says:"Can I help you?", he is asking:"Can I help you get pregnant?"

RedRose wrote:Unknownsu, I bet lilian would believe whatever I told, instead of believing you.

and lilian, I didn't suffer from delirium. I said what I meant.

Do you actually think Lilian is that gullible? Why would she believe a perverted person like you?

Maybe you don't suffer from delirium, you are just plain crazy!

RedRose wrote:when a Canadian guy says:"Can I help you?", he is asking:"Can I help you get pregnant?"

Oh my God, that is sooooo funny!!!!!!!!!!

Hahahaha RedRose is so funny :D

I have always preferred American English. I just love its pronunciation. Not that I don't like British English, but I always found it harder to pronounce. Most people tell me I am weird because BrE is much easier for them. But I don't think so! :D

In schools, only British English is taught. I remember I was really happy when, in my third year in university, I had to take a subject called English Segmental Phonology, and on the first day the professor said: "I speak American English, and, in my subject, we're gonna deal with the American phonetic system, rather than the British". I was like: wowwwwwwww great!!! But my fellow students really critized the professor: "Ouch, we have always been taught British English, why do we have to learn American English now?" Heheheheheheh. It was great for me, though

Dixie wrote:I have always preferred American English. I just love its pronunciation. Not that I don't like British English, but I always found it harder to pronounce. Most people tell me I am weird because BrE is much easier for them. But I don't think so! :D

In schools, only British English is taught. I remember I was really happy when, in my third year in university, I had to take a subject called English Segmental Phonology, and on the first day the professor said: "I speak American English, and, in my subject, we're gonna deal with the American phonetic system, rather than the British". I was like: wowwwwwwww great!!! But my fellow students really critized the professor: "Ouch, we have always been taught British English, why do we have to learn American English now?" Heheheheheheh. It was great for me, though

Hey Redrose, who is this person that just barged into our nice little conversation and started talking about her entire life story?

Redrose is speaking the truth...

Jimmy hates me, I wonder why???

How could anyone hate the Almighty Goddess, Dixie? The thought alone makes me dizzy with disgust.

Unknownsu wrote:How could anyone hate the Almighty Goddess, Dixie? The thought alone makes me dizzy with disgust.

Come on Jim, we all know you love me and that's why you try to hide it with sarcasm

It's true... He told me once.

Unknownsu wrote:

RedRose wrote:Canadian English is such a kind of language in which people can express their erotic notions easily! for example, when an American says:"can I help you?", that means he would help you get rid of your difficulties or something, and if a Britisher says:"can I help you?", that means "nice to meet you", however, when a Canadian guy asks you the same question, he is implying: "what about having sex this night? I am ready for you..."

You are unbelievable! And you say I am the pervert???

Lilian, do not pay attention to Redrose. She suffers from delirium.

Canadian English has the same similar spoken attributes of American English with some minor spelling differences.

For Example:

Can: Colour, Honour, Metre, Centre, Favour
Usa: Color, Honor, Meter, Center, Favor

oh unknown...british english is same as canadian english.....american dont use "u". thats the difference..

Dixie wrote:Come on Jim, we all know you love me and that's why you try to hide it with sarcasm

Oh man, what gave me away?

I'm sorry, Dix, but you should know I am faithful to Lalee. As much as you would want me to love you, I cannot. If you have any questions regarding this issue, call my secretary to set an appointment and I will address this matter with you in a professional manner.

Lilian wrote:oh unknown...british english is same as canadian english.....american dont use "u". thats the difference..

Right you are, Lilian! I write like the Brits and speak like the Americans. So really, we, Canadians, have the best of both worlds. ;)

I second that!

Sometimes I thought about that. But I changed my mind. When I went to S'pore, I heard "Singlish", which means that English spoken by Singaporian. This is quite different from American, British English, like "OK, lah", "Can, can", and staff like that. I think differ is good thing and you don't have to choose one type language which kinds of language or district I should choose. Differ is quite interestign thing, isn't it?

Unknownsu wrote:Oh man, what gave me away?

I'm sorry, Dix, but you should know I am faithful to Lalee. As much as you would want me to love you, I cannot. If you have any questions regarding this issue, call my secretary to set an appointment and I will address this matter with you in a professional manner.

Hehehe That's my Jimmy!
See Dixie? You cannot try to rob my Jimmy. Stop harassing him, ok? Otherwise,... you know what it's gonna happen, right?

hi ..
I am with (( R R )) .. maybe you ask why?????????

the answer will be (( she kill meeeee ..... I`ll travel to her sooon

I know a Vietnamese girl, who was taught English by a Filipino, who learned from an Australian man....

This girl had the funniest accent. Very odd, but cute.

Lalee wrote:Hehehe That's my Jimmy!
See Dixie? You cannot try to rob my Jimmy. Stop harassing him, ok? Otherwise,... you know what it's gonna happen, right?

Forgive her, Dix. She's a bit territorial.

Lalee, Dixie's not trying to steal me, she wants to make herself look important by wanting the future Mr. EC to love her!

BLACK DEATH wrote: the answer will be (( she kill meeeee ..... I`ll travel to her sooon

hun? you mean me?

Dixie wrote:

Unknownsu wrote:How could anyone hate the Almighty Goddess, Dixie? The thought alone makes me dizzy with disgust.

Come on Jim, we all know you love me and that's why you try to hide it with sarcasm

yeah! that is the way Jimmy loves a girl! when he has feelings for some girl, he just can't help talking to her sarcastically

adsolutely, now Jimmy is desperate to love Dixie!

Come on! Jimmy! don't be ashamed to admit it

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!! Oh guys you're so funny. I wonder what took you so long to join us, now I see RedRose and I were so lonely without you :D

I find BE pronunciation easier to understand, while is funny to use AE when speaking. But probably at this point I'm off-topic

Dixie wrote:Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!! Oh guys you're so funny. I wonder what took you so long to join us, now I see RedRose and I were so lonely without you :D

Ok, now that is definitely sarcasm!

hi .. yes I mean you red rose ....

hqtrang908 wrote:i always prefer AE though i think BE is easier to pronounce and maybe its more popular, but i like AE sound. in addition, i usually listen to music, its always sung by american singers so i've got use to AE. one more reason, its so strange that at school, i'm taught AE

you have a nice signature ...

Blackdeath, your nickname makes me feel a bit nervous... :?

me to.. :O

frengo wrote:Blackdeath, your nickname makes me feel a bit nervous... :?

HI DEAR ...
EVERYONE SAY THAT .. DONT WORY I HAVE HEART OF GOLD .. IF WE MEET , YOU`LL SEE ...

Unknownsu wrote:

Dixie wrote:Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!! Oh guys you're so funny. I wonder what took you so long to join us, now I see RedRose and I were so lonely without you :D

Ok, now that is definitely sarcasm!

I swear it wasn't! :D

Dixie wrote:

Unknownsu wrote:
Ok, now that is definitely sarcasm!

I swear it wasn't! :D

I don't believe you. It is a well known fact that you hate me more than I hate you!

Sorry but I cannot possibly hate someone I barely know and especially someone I don't even know in person ;) Moreover, hatred is for weak people!!!

Stop hating, make love, no war.

Why some people like hating ?

Shokin

Dixie wrote:Sorry but I cannot possibly hate someone I barely know and especially someone I don't even know in person ;) Moreover, hatred is for weak people!!!

Why'd you have to get all serious on me, Dixie? You're no fun anymore.....

And shokin, you have got to stop telling people to have sex all the time or you will become a male version of Redrose! ;)

yeah, Unknownsu always pretend to hate every woman. actually, we all know what he wants all the way

hey you guys! have you forgotten about the topic at all????

British and American english?

Is there any big difference??

:? :? :?

I'm sorry, Idalia. Blame Dixie and Redrose, that's all I have to say.

idalia wrote:hey you guys! have you forgotten about the topic at all????

British and American english?

Is there any big difference??

:? :? :?

LOL Idalia. Almost all the posts here end up like that. So that's not new. Hmm maybe it is for you because you are new here, right? Well girl, you'd better get used to it. ;)

Yes, I'm new here :? , and I'll try to get used to see each other fighting.

Anyway, I get fun!

Ok guys no more OFF-TOPIC posts from now on!!! It is the job of mods to avoid that.

Done! Oh wait, that pretty much means I can't write on EC anymore.......... ........... I guess this is goodbye then, guys. The wise has spoken and we must obey.

Hey! what's going on here? don't say good bye Unkownsu, your posts are so fun :? :? :?

I have to obey the wise one. There is nothing I can do about it. She's cutting off all my resouces.