January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Note, that if an American would say those words too often (notice you do not pronounce the "t" in american english) then they would be viewed less favorably.

Depends which Americans! I've heard 'often' with the 't' pronounced and without it, in the same city!

Don't believe anyone that pronounces the "t" they're just trying to impress you.

[CourtAndGrey 0]

I say "of-ten" with the t, and I'm just a Seattle bum. I also say "neither" (opposed to nee-ther).

I've read one of the biggest challenges in learning another language is learning to differentiate one word from another. Speaking slowly can help with this, but moreso, being able to pause slightly between each word will help a non-native speaker immensely when there are learning. I think back to my days when I was first learning spanish, and it's so true!

The thing that I think is interesting now, is that I have become pretty fluent in my fiance's spanish, but when talking to other people, apparently I am not as easily understood, nor can I grasp what they are saying as much. It's interesting how my brain has come to know and learn Greivin's way of speaking and still has trouble distinguishing other spanish speakers.

Note, that if an American would say those words too often (notice you do not pronounce the "t" in american english) then they would be viewed less favorably.

Depends which Americans! I've heard 'often' with the 't' pronounced and without it, in the same city!

[Levi_Heather 0]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

[aravis227 1]

Note, that if an American would say those words too often (notice you do not pronounce the "t" in american english) then they would be viewed less favorably.

Depends which Americans! I've heard 'often' with the 't' pronounced and without it, in the same city!

Don't believe anyone that pronounces the "t" they're just trying to impress you.

Hey now! I pronounce the "t" in often...I had a teacher once who tried to tell us all that you do not pronounce the "l" in "almond", though. I didn't believe a word she said.

[erintoronto 0]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

my future step-son thinks that "toque" is the funniest word on the planet. i'm glad that it doesn't take much to keep an 8 year-old entertained

Edited May 23, 2008 by erinanddavid

[aravis227 1]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

hehehe...we laugh about the "expirey" date all the time! He also talks about "traffic pylons" which I think is adorable! I picked that up from him and say it, too.

[Levi_Heather 0]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

my future step-son thinks that "toque" is the funniest word on the planet. i'm glad that it doesn't take much to keep an 8 year-old entertained

My kids thought that was hilarious too! When he was here at Christmas they teased him about it constantly

[Levi_Heather 0]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

hehehe...we laugh about the "expirey" date all the time! He also talks about "traffic pylons" which I think is adorable! I picked that up from him and say it, too.

Does Dennis have a noticeable accent? Levi does and I think its so cute

[aravis227 1]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

hehehe...we laugh about the "expirey" date all the time! He also talks about "traffic pylons" which I think is adorable! I picked that up from him and say it, too.

Does Dennis have a noticeable accent? Levi does and I think its so cute

Yeah...but it's not really placeable. Both of his parents grew up in Germany and moved to Canada in their 20's...Dennis' first language was German and it was all they spoke in their house until he was a teenager...so his accent is this weird amalgamation...it's like he speaks Canerman.

Edited May 23, 2008 by aravis227

[Levi_Heather 0]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

hehehe...we laugh about the "expirey" date all the time! He also talks about "traffic pylons" which I think is adorable! I picked that up from him and say it, too.

Does Dennis have a noticeable accent? Levi does and I think its so cute

Yeah...but it's not really placeable. Both of his parents grew up in Germany and moved to Canada in their 20's...Dennis' first language was German and it was all they spoke in their house until he was a teenager...so his accent is this weird amalgamation...it's like he speaks Canerman.

Levi's mom has a strong German accent but they speak low German as they came from South America in their 20's. South American Germans lol.

[aravis227 1]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

hehehe...we laugh about the "expirey" date all the time! He also talks about "traffic pylons" which I think is adorable! I picked that up from him and say it, too.

Does Dennis have a noticeable accent? Levi does and I think its so cute

Yeah...but it's not really placeable. Both of his parents grew up in Germany and moved to Canada in their 20's...Dennis' first language was German and it was all they spoke in their house until he was a teenager...so his accent is this weird amalgamation...it's like he speaks Canerman.

Levi's mom has a strong German accent but they speak low German as they came from South America in their 20's. South American Germans lol.

You know...the similarities in our relationships are almost eerie!

[Levi_Heather 0]

Levi and I always have "discussions" about the proper word to use and how they should be spelled and he's just from Canada!! They put U's in things that shouln't have U's and he borrowed his friend some money instead of loaned him some money and its an expirey instead of expiration date. A winter hat is NOT a hat its a toque..... On and on.. Its funny

hehehe...we laugh about the "expirey" date all the time! He also talks about "traffic pylons" which I think is adorable! I picked that up from him and say it, too.

Does Dennis have a noticeable accent? Levi does and I think its so cute

Yeah...but it's not really placeable. Both of his parents grew up in Germany and moved to Canada in their 20's...Dennis' first language was German and it was all they spoke in their house until he was a teenager...so his accent is this weird amalgamation...it's like he speaks Canerman.

Levi's mom has a strong German accent but they speak low German as they came from South America in their 20's. South American Germans lol.

You know...the similarities in our relationships are almost eerie!

I know!!! I thought the same thing

[shes 0]

hhmm...talking about pronunciation..often, according to the merriam and webster website can be pronounce with the "t' and without the "t"..well my fiance says "o-fen" so il do the same.. lol

i agree with the almond with the SILENT "l"..as in silently include the letter "L" sound there..

[Levi_Heather 0]

hhmm...talking about pronunciation..often, according to the merriam and webster website can be pronounce with the "t' and without the "t"..well my fiance says "o-fen" so il do the same.. lol

i agree with the almond with the SILENT "l"..as in silently include the letter "L" sound there..

I really think it just depends on the region.

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

lol, I usually don't hear the 't' (or 'd' but pronounced as a 't') in several words with the British... words like 'gutter', 'allowed', 'mate' and so such usually miss the 't' in the pronouncation lol