Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Americans don't speak proper English Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post imakethetest66 Posted at 2:41 pm on July 16, 2009 I hate when people from Europe say, "we speak proper English and you don't." Are they not aware that American English is different than their English? Although America doesn't have an official language, two thirds of Americans speak American English. Which is why we say things differently. Such as mum and mom, color and colour, and etc. Some of you should do your research on Webster.

Replies MaryLin Posted at 1:33 pm on July 17, 2009 Quote: from RedRevolver at 12:43 am on July 17, 2009 Yeah. But, American English is taught most in the world. So... I'd say that British English is taught most in the world since that's the original language, but American English is more widespread so we still speak the American way... Whittal Posted at 11:16 am on July 17, 2009 Exactly, the English language is as varied as any other.  There are so many different dialects and it's hard for even English people like myself to understand them all of the time. Take a look at this map and listen to the different accents. http://sounds.bl.uk/maps/Accents-and-dialects.html haniwani Posted at 5:28 am on July 17, 2009 Not all British people add "r's" to their words, as you put it. My guess is you're thinking of a typical English accent, but that's just one type. Dont Notice Me Posted at 5:23 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from RedRevolver at 7:19 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from Dont Notice Me at 11:51 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from KCsCloud at 4:48 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from Dont Notice Me at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 They add an 'r' to words, so they need to sit the fuck down. Examples, please?        it's the way they speak I have heard Americans say 'can't' like 'carn't'. It's only drawlly, squeaky Americans that pronounce it 'can-t'. false RedRevolver Posted at 5:19 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from Dont Notice Me at 11:51 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from KCsCloud at 4:48 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from Dont Notice Me at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 They add an 'r' to words, so they need to sit the fuck down. Examples, please? it's the way they speak I have heard Americans say 'can't' like 'carn't'. It's only drawlly, squeaky Americans that pronounce it 'can-t'. Dont Notice Me Posted at 3:51 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from KCsCloud at 4:48 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from Dont Notice Me at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 They add an 'r' to words, so they need to sit the fuck down. Examples, please? it's the way they speak MoZ Posted at 3:38 pm on July 16, 2009 Ah its mutation of english - not a bad thing, but you cant really compare anymore. I detest it when Americans say i am speaking english wrong however.... wahooo Posted at 2:50 pm on July 16, 2009 I speak proper english, I was raised as a proper lady. RedRevolver Posted at 2:49 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from necronomicon servant at 10:44 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from RedRevolver at 2:43 pm on July 16, 2009 Yeah. But, American English is taught most in the world. So... Win It wasn't really an admission that I think American English is better, it's all based on accents mainly. However, as most countries teach American English including (I believe) European countries, it's wrong to say Europeans look down upon it. Anat Ghebler Posted at 2:48 pm on July 16, 2009 You're using the apostrophe wrong, by the way. Americans, not American's. Banana KC Posted at 2:48 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from Dont Notice Me at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 They add an 'r' to words, so they need to sit the fuck down. Examples, please? LiveForeverDieTonite Posted at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from DaisyMontana at 5:41 pm on July 16, 2009 I speak English, perfectly. You don't use grammar properly either. Gureiurufu Posted at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 Quote: from RedRevolver at 2:43 pm on July 16, 2009 Yeah. But, American English is taught most in the world. So... Win Dont Notice Me Posted at 2:44 pm on July 16, 2009 They add an 'r' to words, so they need to sit the fuck down. RedRevolver Posted at 2:43 pm on July 16, 2009 Yeah. But, American English is taught most in the world. So... Most recent 15 of 20 previous replies displayed.