violet_sky Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Do you mean estuary English? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estuary_English Ahh, thanks for that link! I will look a bit more into it when I'm less drunk. But "Yod-coalescence", that's probably what is responsible for the chicket confusion, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Yep, I noticed that, too. Lily Allen does it a lot for example. 'She's goh an alright job boh it's noh a career....' Noticed it with other British singers as well. I think Adele does it, too. Also Kate Nash. Mika does it at times... '...boh... ah...' (but I) Exactly what I meant! yes i guess it's younger generations thing Funny isn't it? Do you mean estuary English? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estuary_English Thank you, very educational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ahh, thanks for that link! I will look a bit more into it when I'm less drunk. But "Yod-coalescence", that's probably what is responsible for the chicket confusion, right? I'll have to read it again when I have my intelligent head on! The explanations looked complicated. I might see if I can find a simplifed version...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedrana Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Do you mean estuary English? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estuary_English I can't even tell! I don't understand that article the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ahh, thanks for that link! I will look a bit more into it when I'm less drunk. But "Yod-coalescence", that's probably what is responsible for the chicket confusion, right? You are so smart that it makes me all exhausted! And this while you're tipsy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedrana Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'll have to read it again when I have my intelligent head on! The explanations looked complicated. I might see if I can find a simplifed version...... I'm glad I'm not the only one confused with it:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I can't even tell! I don't understand that article the best. :naughty:You are not alone, I will try to find a one that is easier to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 You are so smart that it makes me all exhausted! And this while you're tipsy? I would assume it is because I am tipsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I would assume it is because I am tipsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 This one is a lot easier. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A655193 I still had to concentrate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 This one is a lot easier. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A655193 I still had to concentrate though. Interesting! It took me some time to read... no surprise! But I could recognise some of what they were talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 This one is a lot easier. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A655193 I still had to concentrate though. Thanks! I can't believe those things have a name. It's really interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greta Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) watching american programs on telly ruined my english akshually Edited March 1, 2009 by greta time isn't wasted when you're getting wasted. (; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Time to sober up Greta! :naughty: It's a pity you can't qoute the edit's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What does this expression mean: the benefit of the doubt? A little help please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 "To believe something good about someone, rather than something bad, when you have the possibility of doing either. After hearing his explanation, I was prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 "To believe something good about someone, rather than something bad, when you have the possibility of doing either. After hearing his explanation, I was prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt." Ah! Thank you, now I get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ah! Thank you, now I get it! You're welcome ^^ It's funny, cause we have exactly the same expression in French! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedrana Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Could someone please tell me what "temp" means? In sense of job position or occupation, something like that. Thanks:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Could someone please tell me what "temp" means? In sense of job position or occupation, something like that. Thanks:wink2: It's temporary, like a substitute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedrana Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 It's temporary, like a substitute! thanks Sienna I was thinking it might be temporary, but it didn't fit in the context It was like it's some particular job. But, if there's no job named like that I was wrong, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 thanks Sienna I was thinking it might be temporary, but it didn't fit in the context It was like it's some particular job. But, if there's no job named like that I was wrong, obviously. Well, as you know I am not a native English speaker, maybe we should wait for one to show up? I don't know if the word might have several meanings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Could someone please tell me what "temp" means? In sense of job position or occupation, something like that. Thanks:wink2: Maybe.. Temperature? Well, English isn't my first language too, so please don't pay much attention to it if it's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Could someone please tell me what "temp" means? In sense of job position or occupation, something like that. Thanks:wink2: It does mean temporary. Usually for instance companies will use an agency for temporary staff when a regular member of staff is on leave, maternity leave or when they are just really busy. In my company we use temps and if they are good, they are often offered a permanent position. Also with temp agencies in the UK, the agency actually employs you and pays you for the work you do. Does this make sense? So you could be working in more than one company in a week for instance, some companies make a booking for weeks at a time, but some just need help for a day or so. So most temp positions are through agencies, but sometimes the company itself will advertise for a temp position, like shops before Christmas to cope with the rush etc. You may start in December and cover all of the Christmas period when it is extra busy and then finish once the rush is over, so just a short term position. Edited May 2, 2009 by babspanky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedrana Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 thank you very much for the explanation yes it's much more clearer to me now, those temp agencies are not very common in here (or at least I don't know about them) so I didn't understand it at first, but now it does make sense. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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