Ja bru I know what you mean. Let’s hop in my kombi and head over to the braai. My bakkie’s got a flat. Gotta watch the road though mate, wouldn’t want to drive into the donga. I can’t wait to get to the braai. It’ll be lekker bru.
I stand corrected, bru. You have heard of English. It’s lekker, ne? And those braais and kombi’s aren’t kak either… You are more than welcome to come put some boerie on my braai anytime. Check, it’ll be lekker. Respect, my china. 
I stand corrected, bru. You have heard of English. It’s lekker, ne? And those braais and kombi’s aren’t kak either… You are more than welcome to come put some boerie on my braai anytime. Check, it’ll be lekker. Respect, my china. [/quote]
We’ll respect your china gal whilst having a lekker braais…
Sounds kinky; details, please. 
Well, there’s some truth here. When I came back to NZ I went nuts…
eg. egg sounds like igg
girl sounds like gill
car sounds like cah
I still get accused of being a foreigner or from Sth of the Sth Island where they do get the “r” sound right. I still say grass, glass, and class the Nth American way.
So, I am less of a hick than my fellow countrymen/women 
You also have to consider things like the area where you are from. Back when I was a lad my area was predominantly White (local), Pakistani, Indian, Caribbean, and various African countries. So different ethnic groups and their slang affected how we speak. I understand patois perfectly but I can’t do the accent. I understand various Urdu words and they would occasionally crossover into conversations with other people.
The generation younger than me had a big Somali, Kosovan and Afghan influence so I’m guessing there’s a lot of stuff those kids say now that I haven’t got a clue about.
I also know that in London now… the hip kids speak a combination of Brazilian, patois and cockney. Its like living inside a fruit machine.
This threads should be called “I’ve noticed that non-Americans can’t speak American-English properly” or “I’ve noticed Americans can’t speak proper English”. I can’t speak any form of English properly (because of he legacy of Aaperigheid).
He must be ill. It’s just not like GBH to troll so openly.
Who speaks British …
I know, that was my first consideration as well. The thread is so obviously a desperate plea for attention; be it positive or negative.
“I’ve noticed that non-Americans can’t speak English properly” Indeed 
I’ve noticed that non-Southerners do horrible New Orleans/hillbilly/Appalachian/Ozark/Delta/Cracker accents. And yes, there are a wide variety of Southern accents, as varied as accents are in the various regions of the U.K. But to outsiders, South Carolinans to Arkies all “sound the same” even though we’re as different as night and day.
Here’s a clue, what’s the only African language spoken as a native language in the U.S.? Gullah.
You’ve made your point, but there’s no need to go overboard. The variety in the southern USA is nowhere near as diverse as in the UK/Ireland, anyone with even the tiniest bit of knowledge about accents knows that.
I know, that was my first consideration as well. [/quote]
Well then you’re both, if you’ll pardon my French, complete idiots. This thread was obviously started as a joke, and everybody else got that, except for you two (plus some non-native speakers). If you’re hoping to improve your English reading comprehension, may I suggest my good friend bob? For the low fee of 2500 NT per hour he can have you up to snuff in no time.
It distresses me greatly that Americans don’t understand me when I say “Getadogupya yabigfatfucka.” I say this to my Sepo mates - as you do - and they look at me like I’ve just nailed their grandmother. Just what is it with these people?
Truly confused,
GT.
English is only my fourth language, so , indeed I do not speak it properly,neither writing it correctly, but hell, I do not give a F*** about it as long people understand. 99 % of you will never speak Dutch-French-German properly hehe :upyours:
Besides, my new co-worker insulted me thinking that I was an Americab raised in Texas (due to my accent)
Damn, that happens when you watch Dallas too much being in kid. (and now my 50 Cents are falling why my Teacher called me by nick name “Bobby” 
Last point , properly spoken English does not sound snobbish. It just sounds better “educated” to me.
God sHave the Queen !
Or up the duff. But do Americans understand the subtle nuances in that little word play of mine?
Gettwodogsupya yabigfatfuckas!
HG
:homer: d’oh nope, no idea t’all … get some zzzzzzzzzzzz mate 
Or up the duff. But do Americans understand the subtle nuances in that little word play of mine?
Gettwodogsupya yabigfatfuckas!
HG[/quote]
Sorry mate. Clear as dog’s balls, Aussies don’t speak English. 
BTW: What is an Oi anyways? Can you buy one? Is it more or less expensive than an Oggy?
Or up the duff. But do Americans understand the subtle nuances in that little word play of mine?
Gettwodogsupya yabigfatfuckas!
HG[/quote]
Sorry mate. Clear as dog’s balls, Aussies don’t speak English.
BTW: What is an Oi anyways? Can you buy one? Is it more or less expensive than an Oggy?[/quote]
You can buy an Oi, if it is followed by “your shout”, as in “Oi! It’s your shout.”
An oggy is a little more problematic. Ashley, oggy and oi are heard in some weird English chant, the only one the Australians seem to have remembered the words to. Australians are very proud of this achievement and they throw it back proudly at their pastier English cousins whenever they get the opportunity. It is not a high point in our cultural attainment. Indeed our cultural attache, Sir Les Patterson, would not be happy with this.
Now being American, it might interest you to note that Sir Les has kept his right foot firmly on the ground and free of the next cubicle. There are somethings we just don’t tolerate in our elected representatives. Mind you, if he was in a Cambodian kindergarten, it might be okay.
HG
Here’s a quiz: youthink.com/quiz.asp?action … iz_id=9827
It’s accurate cuz it said I was [quote]
Canadian
People from outside North America probably think you’re from the States, but over here we wouldn’t make such a mistake. [/quote]
Ha!