british and american english
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british and american english
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..?
now, i am interested to know...what r u folks are using is it british or american..?
English is my second language
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Neither. I speak and write Canadian English. ;)Lilian wrote: now, i am interested to know...what r u folks are using is it british or american..?
Good topic, Lilian, I think you should make this into a poll!!
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what is canadian english..?Unknownsu wrote:Neither. I speak and write Canadian English. ;)Lilian wrote: now, i am interested to know...what r u folks are using is it british or american..?
Good topic, Lilian, I think you should make this into a poll!!
haha.....so english is getting confusing...huh!!
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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..."Lilian wrote:what is canadian english..?
haha.....so english is getting confusing...huh!!
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You are unbelievable! And you say I am the pervert???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..."
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
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Do you actually think Lilian is that gullible? Why would she believe a perverted person like you?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.
Maybe you don't suffer from delirium, you are just plain crazy!
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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
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
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Hey Redrose, who is this person that just barged into our nice little conversation and started talking about her entire life story?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
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oh unknown...british english is same as canadian english.....american dont use "u". thats the difference..Unknownsu wrote:You are unbelievable! And you say I am the pervert???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..."
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
English is my second language
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Oh man, what gave me away?Dixie wrote:Come on Jim, we all know you love me and that's why you try to hide it with sarcasm
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.
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Right you are, Lilian! I write like the Brits and speak like the Americans. So really, we, Canadians, have the best of both worlds. ;)Lilian wrote:oh unknown...british english is same as canadian english.....american dont use "u". thats the difference..
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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?
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Hehehe That's my Jimmy!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.
See Dixie? You cannot try to rob my Jimmy. Stop harassing him, ok? Otherwise,... you know what it's gonna happen, right?
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Forgive her, Dix. She's a bit territorial.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?
Lalee, Dixie's not trying to steal me, she wants to make herself look important by wanting the future Mr. EC to love her!
yeah! that is the way Jimmy loves a girl! when he has feelings for some girl, he just can't help talking to her sarcasticallyDixie wrote:Come on Jim, we all know you love me and that's why you try to hide it with sarcasmUnknownsu wrote:How could anyone hate the Almighty Goddess, Dixie? The thought alone makes me dizzy with disgust.
adsolutely, now Jimmy is desperate to love Dixie!
Come on! Jimmy! don't be ashamed to admit it
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you have a nice signature ...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
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Why'd you have to get all serious on me, Dixie? You're no fun anymore.....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!!!
And shokin, you have got to stop telling people to have sex all the time or you will become a male version of Redrose! ;)
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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. ;)idalia wrote:hey you guys! have you forgotten about the topic at all????
British and American english?
Is there any big difference??
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