Rate my English

[AlexHall74]

I've lived in a lot of different states in the U.S., and I can assure you that the English language is butchered differently from region to region.

My father is from Georgia, a southern state known for a very distinct rural twangy dialect.

My mother is from Rheinzabern, Germany and her English is influenced by her native tongue.

So, in a pinch I can mimic locals just about anywhere. My wife's family is from New Jersey, pronounced "Joisey." They tell my wife that she has a southern accent, which I don't hear at all. We accuse them of having a Yankee accent, and they deny it.

I honestly try to enunciate syllables correctly when I speak as I give presentations regularly as part of my work and I don't want to sound any more like a fool than necessary. And through all that effort, I must admit although I don't have a formal accent of any American variety, I am afflicted with a jarbled blend of every dialect I've ever been exposed to!

Arrrrrrrrrrgggghhhh!!!

Juho, you're English is probably as good or better than mine, damn it!

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[Juho L]

Originally Posted by Old Vantaa Man

Nice comeback, Juho.

Thank you. I think it was one of my best comebacks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsISf...eature=related

Classic.

Originally Posted by AlexHall74

I am afflicted with a jarbled blend of every dialect I've ever been exposed to!

I have the same "problem" with Finnish. I tend to speak a mix of Savo and Karelian dialects with some Pohjanmaa for flavour. Some people have said that I have rather strong Savo dialect, which makes me to sound like a reliable farmer. Hoho.

But when I switch to joking mode I speak official (written) Finnish and it's great for annoying people too!

Juho, you're English is probably as good or better than mine, damn it!

Everybody has - You're an American.

P.s. You're English is?

[AlexHall74]

Alex Hall wrote:
"P.s. You're English is?"

Cocktail interference caused yet another error! Bah!

[Juho L]

Originally Posted by AlexHall74

Cocktail interference caused yet another error! Bah!

I smell an excuse! Hah!

[Hollowcell]

I'm a Ausi and our Englishes is fuckings perfect mates!

[AlexHall74]

NICE!!!

Bwahhahaaa!!

[Old Vantaa Man]

I've heard Alex on the telephone and he has a very nice accent. But then again it's usually 4am when he calls and I don't really take much notice of what he's saying...

Keep saying we'll have to do the Skype thing, hey mate. Let's get it sorted for Christmas, no excuses!

<tries already to think of excuses..>

[AlexHall74]

Ooopsy, Matt! Sorry for the early morning wake up calls. I have no concept of time zones!

We must get the Skype phone working before Christmas, thou art correct. Will look into that now, I'm home sick today.

[Old Vantaa Man]

Bad hair day?