So who are you all ???? - Page 3

Sara · 09-06-2006, 07:49 PM

I'll try and write how I talk now. Should be fun.

Rahnd ere, wen wi see sumwun wi know, wi go 'Ey up love', or if it's a good friend, wi say, "Ars tha doin' _____ t'day"

Thins ah say a lot ah "Geeus a drink" or "where's t'booze at", or... 'Put wood in t'oil", or Shut thi mahth" (usually to mi sis)

When thas talking baht mines, tha'd say stuff lahk "coil" "pits" etc.

Usually I only use Thi, THa, Tha'll, That'd, Thas, Tha etc, when I'm with mi mates and we forget, cause at college we get told off, or at mi grams or home.

Ma fav things to say though are 'Yu lekkng?' or... "nip onto shop and geeus some sprogs/spice" (cause then I don't have to go)

Aisha Azar · 09-06-2006, 07:52 PM

Dear Demelza and Group,
What a wonderful topic!!!
I have lived all over the States and in Canada ( Newfoundland) and come from French/New England people. I think I have no accent, but I guess I do occasionally elongate my vowels. I also occasionally use French words that my mother uses, like calling the elevator button "peeton", because I thought that's what they were called for many years. I don't actually even speak French at all now, though it was my first language.
Shakira of Ohio says that I write very differently than I am in person. (MIles Copeland thinks the same thing.) She thinks I have much more of a sense of humor in person than comes across when I write. We roomed together in Virginia when we were teaching there together a few years ago. Demelza, you are correct in that I do try to use good pronunciation.

Anatoliy has a delightful accent once he gets over being shy. He also has a very good sense of humor. Anatoliy, I recently found out our dance company's new announcer lived for some time in Siberia. She speaks Russian to my dog, because for some reason Una barks at her when she speaks English to her!!

Regards,
A'isha

Recnadocir · 09-07-2006, 07:21 AM

Until today, I spoke like a regular guy, albeit a brilliantly articulate one. However, I just found out I am a descended on the maternal side from of the lords of Northumberland, including Henry de Percy, aka Hotspur, who would have been king had Henry V not defeated him. Farther back in the same proud blood line, we are direct descendants of Louis I of France and his father, Charlemagne (It's true! Hope there is some forgotten inheritance for me, like a castle).

In light of this pedigree, I shall henceforward speak in only the loftiest courtly tones, with admixtures of Norman French- that is if I deign to speak to you at all. Zounds! Now begone! And on your way out, send in my jester and dancing maidens!

Gabi · 09-07-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Recnadocir

.............Now begone! And on your way out, send in my jester and dancing maidens!

No Nooooooo Most Exhualted Sirness, I am the keeper of the hounds you cannot dismiss me so easily *snork*

Mariyam · 09-07-2006, 09:16 AM

Hmmm! What sort of accent do I have?

Even though I'm a born and bred French-Canadian, I don't have much of a French accent when I speak English. Maybe some words here and there, but most of the time people think I'm native English. That's until they pay attention to my grammar

which is not perfect, I know! And it's getting more and more contaminated with Dutch grammar, so that's not arranging things at all. My English accent is also quite eclectic, with Canadian/American/British pronounciations all mixed up together (tv influence, ya know!) :o

Amulya · 09-07-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Yshka

I also tend to pronounce things more in an American sort of way than the English way for it feels much easier to me.

Same here. People sometimes ask me if I am american, LOL (they must somehow have missed out the dutch part in my accent then

). But that must be the Dutch television rubbing off, because there are so many american programs on tv, so from an early age you get used to the accent.

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Originally Posted by Moon
I use an English word instead of a Dutch one because I can't remember what it's called in my own language at that moment!

SO I AM NOT ALONE!!! lol, I do this all the time. Sometimes I don't even try to speak Dutch anymore, I just say whatever comes up first

You guys are spending too much time on forums, that's why! he he
I have a legit reason, I live in an English speaking country

zahra · 09-07-2006, 10:13 AM

Great topic!!!!!!!!

I speak with a Boston accent. Here are a few guides on our
style.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_accent

http://www.boston-online.com/glossary.html

Michelle · 09-07-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Recnadocir

Until today, I spoke like a regular guy, albeit a brilliantly articulate one. However, I just found out I am a descended on the maternal side from of the lords of Northumberland, including Henry de Percy, aka Hotspur, who would have been king had Henry V not defeated him. Farther back in the same proud blood line, we are direct descendants of Louis I of France and his father, Charlemagne (It's true! Hope there is some forgotten inheritance for me, like a castle).

In light of this pedigree, I shall henceforward speak in only the loftiest courtly tones, with admixtures of Norman French- that is if I deign to speak to you at all. Zounds! Now begone! And on your way out, send in my jester and dancing maidens!

To be in the presence of true royalty! So, er, your Majesty, are you related to the "Pippen" version of Charlemagne or the real one? hehe, just kidding :p
Of course, now your Highness will most certainly deem me unworthy of further communication......

Zahra,
I loooove the Boston accent! I have a cousin who lives there and has acquired the most delightful pronunciations of certain words....

Recnadocir · 09-07-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelle

To be in the presence of true royalty! So, er, your Majesty, are you related to the "Pippen" version of Charlemagne or the real one? hehe, just kidding :p
Of course, now your Highness will most certainly deem me unworthy of further communication......

Zahra,
I loooove the Boston accent! I have a cousin who lives there and has acquired the most delightful pronunciations of certain words....

Je parlerais toujours avec un autre moderateur qui a une aura "spectaculaire." C'est la meme chose comme un marquis qui parle avec un autre marquis, mais ne parle pas avec un pauvre chevalier bas.
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Gabi · 09-07-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Recnadocir

Je parlerais toujours avec un autre moderateur qui a une aura "spectaculaire." C'est la meme chose comme un marquis qui parle avec un autre marquis, mais ne parle pas avec un pauvre chevalier bas.
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Show off !!!

09-06-2006, 07:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,160	I'll try and write how I talk now. Should be fun. Rahnd ere, wen wi see sumwun wi know, wi go 'Ey up love', or if it's a good friend, wi say, "Ars tha doin' _____ t'day" Thins ah say a lot ah "Geeus a drink" or "where's t'booze at", or... 'Put wood in t'oil", or Shut thi mahth" (usually to mi sis) When thas talking baht mines, tha'd say stuff lahk "coil" "pits" etc. Usually I only use Thi, THa, Tha'll, That'd, Thas, Tha etc, when I'm with mi mates and we forget, cause at college we get told off, or at mi grams or home. Ma fav things to say though are 'Yu lekkng?' or... "nip onto shop and geeus some sprogs/spice" (cause then I don't have to go) __________________ With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, now shake your bum.... :P

09-06-2006, 07:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
Aisha Azar V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 4,460	Who are we? Dear Demelza and Group, What a wonderful topic!!! I have lived all over the States and in Canada ( Newfoundland) and come from French/New England people. I think I have no accent, but I guess I do occasionally elongate my vowels. I also occasionally use French words that my mother uses, like calling the elevator button "peeton", because I thought that's what they were called for many years. I don't actually even speak French at all now, though it was my first language. Shakira of Ohio says that I write very differently than I am in person. (MIles Copeland thinks the same thing.) She thinks I have much more of a sense of humor in person than comes across when I write. We roomed together in Virginia when we were teaching there together a few years ago. Demelza, you are correct in that I do try to use good pronunciation. Anatoliy has a delightful accent once he gets over being shy. He also has a very good sense of humor. Anatoliy, I recently found out our dance company's new announcer lived for some time in Siberia. She speaks Russian to my dog, because for some reason Una barks at her when she speaks English to her!! Regards, A'isha

09-07-2006, 07:21 AM	#23 (permalink)
Recnadocir Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: La La Land Posts: 466	Until today, I spoke like a regular guy, albeit a brilliantly articulate one. However, I just found out I am a descended on the maternal side from of the lords of Northumberland, including Henry de Percy, aka Hotspur, who would have been king had Henry V not defeated him. Farther back in the same proud blood line, we are direct descendants of Louis I of France and his father, Charlemagne (It's true! Hope there is some forgotten inheritance for me, like a castle). In light of this pedigree, I shall henceforward speak in only the loftiest courtly tones, with admixtures of Norman French- that is if I deign to speak to you at all. Zounds! Now begone! And on your way out, send in my jester and dancing maidens! __________________ http://a537.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...0267e2f1c0.jpg *Nos es in Hollywood , quod vos es non!* Last edited by Recnadocir; 09-07-2006 at 07:25 AM.

09-07-2006, 09:16 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mariyam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leiden, the Netherlands Posts: 263	Hmmm! What sort of accent do I have? Even though I'm a born and bred French-Canadian, I don't have much of a French accent when I speak English. Maybe some words here and there, but most of the time people think I'm native English. That's until they pay attention to my grammar which is not perfect, I know! And it's getting more and more contaminated with Dutch grammar, so that's not arranging things at all. My English accent is also quite eclectic, with Canadian/American/British pronounciations all mixed up together (tv influence, ya know!) :o

09-07-2006, 10:13 AM	#27 (permalink)
zahra Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 159	Great topic!!!!!!!! I speak with a Boston accent. Here are a few guides on our style. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_accent http://www.boston-online.com/glossary.html