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expat · 15-06-2006, 14:58

I have lived in Australia for nearly 18 years and I sound just like I have come off the boat, now my brother came out here 3 years ago and his kids sound just like Aussies, I think you lose your accent quicker when you are young,also I have found since living here in Oz, it is just one accent for all the country, they can't beleive that you only need to travel few miles in England and you can pick up changes, for example I am from Gt Harwood and my Wife is from Whalley and they think she is from another part of England.

15-06-2006, 14:58	#30
expat Full Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 216 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 42	Re: Regional Accents. I have lived in Australia for nearly 18 years and I sound just like I have come off the boat, now my brother came out here 3 years ago and his kids sound just like Aussies, I think you lose your accent quicker when you are young,also I have found since living here in Oz, it is just one accent for all the country, they can't beleive that you only need to travel few miles in England and you can pick up changes, for example I am from Gt Harwood and my Wife is from Whalley and they think she is from another part of England.