tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post4158945217677430640..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: English, Books,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-90758690378852346972018-03-02T16:44:09.735-05:002018-03-02T16:44:09.735-05:00I'm sure you do Pinky. I came across a couple ...I'm sure you do Pinky. I came across a couple once, in North Carolina, and asked if they were English, no, they were Australian. They didn't sound remotely like I expect Australians to sound. They didn't talk Strine!!!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53662817646042709782018-03-02T16:25:45.938-05:002018-03-02T16:25:45.938-05:00We have differences in Australia too. For example,...We have differences in Australia too. For example, depending on what state you live in, swimming togs can be called cossies, bathers, swim suits or togs.Pinky Poinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113333763119897898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-67745785141660525322018-02-28T21:26:43.562-05:002018-02-28T21:26:43.562-05:00So true JoJo, probably read it from me before, but...So true JoJo, probably read it from me before, but we golfed with a real local once in NC, spent 4-5 hours with him and I never did understand a word he said.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22932205142944608802018-02-28T20:46:31.391-05:002018-02-28T20:46:31.391-05:00There are so many dialects and accents here in the...There are so many dialects and accents here in the USA too. Some of those alligator hunter and moonshiner reality shows need subtitles for the people w/ super thick southern and/or cajun accents.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-7205360377283750122018-02-28T11:58:53.294-05:002018-02-28T11:58:53.294-05:00Yes, it really stuck in my mind Hilary. There were...Yes, it really stuck in my mind Hilary. There were several references to different animals but I don't remember it all. <br /><br />You are right, the crimping on the top is usual, and I did post one pic of it correctly made, but the HB recipe seems to be on the side doesn't it? <br /><br />That's odd, I thought BC was supposed to be very English sounding. Like Winnie said, 2 nations divided by a common language although of course he meant the States.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-52809488282717252292018-02-28T11:27:20.490-05:002018-02-28T11:27:20.490-05:00Hi Jo - language is so interesting and how it deve...Hi Jo - language is so interesting and how it develops. I remember your pork and pig reference from my post on the Vikings and the spread and usage of language from when they stayed on in Britain.<br /><br />Pasty - I think the crimping should be on the top - not a D ... but that's from my mother and her friends and relatives - all west Cornish ... <br /><br />I can't understand Canadian ... and they can't understand me!!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-58268324255303945862018-02-28T07:54:36.663-05:002018-02-28T07:54:36.663-05:00Ah, but do you mean the Welsh language or English ...Ah, but do you mean the Welsh language or English spoken with a Welsh accent Alex? If you don't speak the Gaelic you are out of luck with their own language, but the Welsh accent is not so difficult (if you live in the UK that is).Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-74172037530965783872018-02-28T07:53:02.549-05:002018-02-28T07:53:02.549-05:00Don't feel bad Denise, I have the same trouble...Don't feel bad Denise, I have the same trouble these days. It's all very well making your shows realistic but if you are going to sell them overseas, the buyers have to be able to understand. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86438190370304657852018-02-28T07:48:12.122-05:002018-02-28T07:48:12.122-05:00Good luck understanding anyone who speaks the Wels...Good luck understanding anyone who speaks the Welsh language. Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-55265614461835946932018-02-28T07:27:46.912-05:002018-02-28T07:27:46.912-05:00I should do a post about language. I watch a lot ...I should do a post about language. I watch a lot of BBC shows and there are times I cannot understand the pronunciation of a word or a phrase. Even backing up the video and listening again, I often miss it.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com