Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic [To britz, americans and koreans]Sorry but this is shocking 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 ] Quote: from [m]La Motta[/m] at 8:00 am on July 26, 2008[quote]Quote: from [m]Juan Lopez[/m] at 3:53 pm on July 26, 2008[quote]Most Americans probably think that as well.[/quote] I agree[/quote] 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 MrSir Posted at 7:51 am on July 26, 2008 There was a poll done in several high schools in north of south korea, i cant rmember which. the question was where did the english language originate; 80% thought it originated from the USA thats just shocking.

Replies tescoisthebestco Posted at 12:59 pm on July 29, 2008 Quote: from WindLord at 7:52 am on July 26, 2008 Well then they have no brains. ENGL-ish ENGL-and   doesnt take a genius Agreed smartlake Posted at 1:40 am on July 28, 2008 Perhaps the focus on American English more?  Words originating in the US or of US inventions....that's a lot.   Missyjane Posted at 8:59 pm on July 27, 2008 There are lies, damn lie and statistics. Blue Baby Posted at 7:07 pm on July 27, 2008 How is that shocking? What do Americans or Brits know about Korean language anyway? robdude Posted at 8:36 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from Juan Lopez at 10:53 am on July 26, 2008 Most Americans probably think that as well.  Its true, I made up the language Wakeupcall Posted at 8:36 am on July 26, 2008 American Speak = American (Ie: A variation of English, often referred to as American English) English Speak = English (Ie: English English, which equals English.) qi Posted at 8:11 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 7:53 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from qi at 3:52 pm on July 26, 2008 What, you don't speak American? American isn't a language. Unless you were being sarcastic... Extreme sarcasm. Cutierye Posted at 8:11 am on July 26, 2008 That's just SHOCKING! Aichtwooh Posted at 8:11 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from hemlayhe at 8:08 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 8:00 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from Aichtwooh at 3:57 pm on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 7:53 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from qi at 3:52 pm on July 26, 2008 What, you don't speak American? American isn't a language. Unless you were being sarcastic...   Technically you are correct although Americans do have different slang than other english speaking counties as well as different spellings of words for example color and colour. So this can be argued. No, it can't.   good old england, WE FOUNDED YOU SO YOU AMERICANS CAN SHUT UP BEFORE MOTHER ENGLAND COMES OVER THAT POOL AND GIVES YOU A GOOD OLD SPANKING. WHY CANT YOU BE MORE LIKE YOUR BROTHERS CANADA AND AUSTRALIA? GAWD *sips tea*  American English is a dialect of the English language. American is by no means a language at all, and it simply used to refer to the citizens or residents of those in the USA. first of all i am not american ... second i said ... it could be argued, BUT not inteligently. hemlayhe Posted at 8:10 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 8:00 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from Aichtwooh at 3:57 pm on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 7:53 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from qi at 3:52 pm on July 26, 2008 What, you don't speak American? American isn't a language. Unless you were being sarcastic...    Technically you are correct although Americans do have different slang than other english speaking counties as well as different spellings of words for example color and colour. So this can be argued. No, it can't. American English is a dialect of the English language. American is by no means a language at all, and it simply used to refer to the citizens or residents of those in the USA. good old england, WE FOUNDED YOU SO YOU AMERICANS CAN SHUT UP BEFORE MOTHER ENGLAND COMES OVER THAT POOL AND GIVES YOU A GOOD OLD SPANKING. WHY CANT YOU BE MORE LIKE YOUR BROTHERS CANADA AND AUSTRALIA? GAWD *sips tea* boothy Posted at 8:08 am on July 26, 2008 I repeat, don't trust someone blabbing out a statistic with no proof whatsoever of it's existence or validity. hemlayhe Posted at 8:08 am on July 26, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations Holden Commodore Posted at 8:05 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from WindLord at 7:52 am on July 26, 2008 Well then they have no brains. ENGL-ish ENGL-and   doesnt take a genius and think about who we're talking about here. warcrack Posted at 8:05 am on July 26, 2008 How hard is it to know English is Indo-European/Germanic? Aichtwooh Posted at 8:02 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 8:00 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from Aichtwooh at 3:57 pm on July 26, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 7:53 am on July 26, 2008 Quote: from qi at 3:52 pm on July 26, 2008 What, you don't speak American? American isn't a language. Unless you were being sarcastic...    Technically you are correct although Americans do have different slang than other english speaking counties as well as different spellings of words for example color and colour. So this can be argued. No, it can't. American English is a dialect of the English language. American is by no means a language at all, and it simply used to refer to the citizens or residents of those in the USA. i didn't say it could be argued intelligently Most recent 15 of 31 previous replies displayed.