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Tron_fdc · 08-16-2004, 08:58 AM

I work with a few Chinese guys that have mentioned on many occasions that Canadian English is much easier to understand and to speak (less slang?) than most other forms and dialects (Newfie talk obviously not included). When I was over there earlier in the year, I watched some game show (can't remember the name) but it was hosted by a Canadian guy that learned to speak Chinese while living there, and apparently spoke better than most Chinese residents.

I tried to learn some, but the extent of my Chinese included things like "get me another beer" and some form of F-off. Not exactly anything one would use on a daily basis.

08-16-2004, 08:58 AM	#3
Tron_fdc In Your MCP Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans Exp:	I work with a few Chinese guys that have mentioned on many occasions that Canadian English is much easier to understand and to speak (less slang?) than most other forms and dialects (Newfie talk obviously not included). When I was over there earlier in the year, I watched some game show (can't remember the name) but it was hosted by a Canadian guy that learned to speak Chinese while living there, and apparently spoke better than most Chinese residents. I tried to learn some, but the extent of my Chinese included things like "get me another beer" and some form of F-off. Not exactly anything one would use on a daily basis.