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MargaretR · 23-07-2007, 13:13

Amusing anecdote Willow - perhaps more teachers with such wit would improve standards in spoken English.
Many english speaking countries have a different way of using the language. We already know that many words used in the US have a different meaning here.
I recall a time when I worked with an Ulsterman. His language was never 'foul' but I can only describe it as 'over embellished' - ie - he used 6 words when 3 would do - I did find it irritaing at times waiting for him to get to the point

(and waiting to use our shared phone)

23-07-2007, 13:13	#17
MargaretR God Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: c l m Posts: 12,362 Blog Entries: 4 Liked: 518 times Rep Power: 68671	Re: Australians and their use of 'bad language' Amusing anecdote Willow - perhaps more teachers with such wit would improve standards in spoken English. Many english speaking countries have a different way of using the language. We already know that many words used in the US have a different meaning here. I recall a time when I worked with an Ulsterman. His language was never 'foul' but I can only describe it as 'over embellished' - ie - he used 6 words when 3 would do - I did find it irritaing at times waiting for him to get to the point (and waiting to use our shared phone) __________________ Last edited by MargaretR; 23-07-2007 at 13:16.