Greg,
We Australians have the reputation of being the most difficult
anglophones for a non-native Anglophones to understand. The most
common complaint I have heard, is that we speak too quickly and "use
strange words". It is useful though, one can have a private
conversation with a fellow Australian in the midst of non-Australian
Anglophones.
As for Taggart, do ye no ken tha' they are no speakin' sassenach, but
Scots?
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 17/02/2012, at 7:46 AM, Greg & Val Clancy wrote:
Whenever I watch the Scottish TV series 'Taggart' I usually miss the
plot because of the broad accents of the actors. I need an
interpreter. Many year's ago I was speaking on the 'phone to a French
speaking person from New Caledonia. He asked me to speak more slowly
as he was having difficulty understanding me due to my Australian
accent. Australian accent!!!!! what rot, I don't have an accent!!!!
Greg
Dr Greg. P. Clancy
Ecologist and Wildlife Guide
Coutts Crossing
NSW
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