English Accent...

[EnglishGuy1982]

So I spoke to a man from UK and he had a completely different accent and was so hard to understand. He was older and used slang terms I had never heard before. I spent most of the conversation saying "what?" He didn't have any problems understanding me, tho.

Ha! I find when I'm talking to anyone not from the UK I make sure I pronounce things properly and stay away from too much slang

Maybe you should try a younger english guy

 

[HowMayIPleaseU]

So I spoke to a man from UK and he had a completely different accent and was so hard to understand. He was older and used slang terms I had never heard before. I spent most of the conversation saying "what?" He didn't have any problems understanding me, tho.

Well just because England is a relatively small country, doesn't mean they have homogenous accents... LOL ROFL... Haven't you ever seen My Fair Lady?

 

[redgiantuk]

I have a cross between a mancunian and lancastrian accent so it sounds quite broad and changes depending on the company I keep.
I've always thought most American's think of the English accent as being like hugh Grant which is not the case.
I love the Geordie accent for a woman. Luckily there's one on the radio soap, The Archers which does it for me everytime

 

[Guest]

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[EnglishGuy1982]

I was aware of the varity but I had never heard this one before. Open to suggestions on how to handle this if it ever happens again. I didn't want to be rude and we were not having phone sex or anything remotely like that, just talking or trying to.

Just tell him you can't understand him, and ask him to speak more clearly- doesn't everyone have a 'telephone voice'?

 

[redgiantuk]

Yes, I've spoken to American women and they have struggled to understand mainly the words I used. It's not what you call slang, just different.
There's so many normal words like Tap for faucet and nappy for diaper but those probably won't come up too much. I think it's quite an education and interesting, although for phone sex it might be off putting.

The funny one for me is using the word ass instead of the usual English arse. And now I can't use arse myself as it sounds silly (although that might have something to do with an English sketch show called The Fast Show).

Just say something along the lines of thinking his accent is charming but you're having problems with some words so could he please indulge a dizzy American gal and speak slower. Self deprecation always goes a fair way to breaking the ice

 

[LusciousLoralie]

There's so many normal words like Tap for faucet and nappy for diaper but those probably won't come up too much. I think it's quite an education and interesting, although for phone sex it might be off putting.

The funny one for me is using the word ass instead of the usual English arse. And now I can't use arse myself as it sounds silly (although that might have something to do with an English sketch show called The Fast Show).

For phone sex it's actually very on putting.

 

[redgiantuk]

well I have a voice like a duck farting in the fog. I have a voice made for braille and a face made for radio

 

[LusciousLoralie]

well I have a voice like a duck farting in the fog. I have a voice made for braille and a face made for radio

That reminds me. I read somewhere that across the pond, "boff" means fart, but over here it means fuck. Quite confusing

 

[redgiantuk]

That reminds me. I read somewhere that across the pond, "boff" means fart, but over here it means fuck. Quite confusing

fart means fuck??? you yanks are crrazeeee

 

[EnglishGuy1982]

Yes, I've spoken to American women and they have struggled to understand mainly the words I used. It's not what you call slang, just different.
There's so many normal words like Tap for faucet and nappy for diaper but those probably won't come up too much. I think it's quite an education and interesting, although for phone sex it might be off putting.

The funny one for me is using the word ass instead of the usual English arse. And now I can't use arse myself as it sounds silly (although that might have something to do with an English sketch show called The Fast Show).

Just say something along the lines of thinking his accent is charming but you're having problems with some words so could he please indulge a dizzy American gal and speak slower. Self deprecation always goes a fair way to breaking the ice

I'm the opposite... I feel a bit silly saying 'ass' instead of arse!

 

[EnglishGuy1982]

That reminds me. I read somewhere that across the pond, "boff" means fart, but over here it means fuck. Quite confusing

If someone told me they were boffing, i'd assume they meant fucking, rather than farting... maybe thats just me

 

[redgiantuk]

I'm the opposite... I feel a bit silly saying 'ass' instead of arse!

I feel conscious saying either to be honest. Still, better than bum

 

[EnglishGuy1982]

I feel conscious saying either to be honest. Still, better than bum

I agree, bum seems just wrong in a sexual context.

 

[Guest]

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[EnglishGuy1982]

I did ask and I think he was trying but it was not good at all.

Then I guess you give up on him, lol

 

[Guest]

Thanks

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[Heather_Lee]

I have dated men from Vietnam to Egypt; from Australia and New Zealand to England, Scotland, and Wales. I love all the accents!I think accents are like anything else and are an acquired taste!

 

[Guest]

Gibberish

 

[EnglishAgain]

My screen name probably gives it away, but I also have an English accent which nobody on Lit has heard but a few seem to be appreciative of.

On the ass/ arse subject, I simply cannot bring myself to say ass. To me, an ass is a type of donkey. Conversely, listening to an American trying to pronounce arse without over-emphasising the R is impossible too. I think we are better letting that crack divide our mutual language.

As far as accent is concerned, there is more than accent coming between you and your interlocutor, Dminted. He sounds as though he has some form of regional dialect which may include some specific words or phrases local to himself. Fun to study, but hard work if you're not used to it.

Finally, it seems to me that I'm rambling here, and I should sign off quickly as I'm boring myself so much my eyes have popped out to the shops rather than keep reading this drivel.

Have fun

 

[fireraven43]

Hi everyone

I not only love the British accent no matter if it is from Manchester, Huddersfield, Peterbrough, Stoke-on-Trent, but I love the Welsh accent, Ireland and Scotland accents as well.

I have a few friends that live there, and the guy I use to talk on the phone all the time, and his accent use to change the more comfortable with me. I never had a real problems with the slang, only because I love the U.K. Some people would say I have an obession.

I would love to talk to anyone on here from there, who is looking for new friends.

 

[mech9]

English accent

Hi Fireraven,

English guy living in New Zealand (8.50 pm here) - if you would like to chat on any subject please PM me.

Kevin

 

[livinfreeneasy]

i LOVE British accents

accents are sexy.



nuff said

 

[Dearest__Daddy]

Well here's someone who has been told he has a deep, dark sexy... and English voice.

He's also been told he lacks modesty.


What the hell...

 

[Guest]

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