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People whose original language isn't English, which dialect did you try to imitate while learning? (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I didn't try to imitate any particular dialect/accent.

It is hard enough to learn a second language. I simply imitate whoever I interact with, or passively acquire the accent while watching/listening to media.

Edit: such weird rule to require saying which country I'm answering for. It isn't always relevant. To avoid this answer being removed, I will say it anyway: Hong Kong.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I posted a thread asking for feedback on the rule, but the only response I got was in support.

Can you explain why you don't think it's relevant in this case? I feel it could be interesting to know if, for instance, people tend to imitate the English-speaking country that's closest to them or that they have the closest trade relations with.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's a weird rule, but of course this is the internet. Nobody said you had to tell the truth. Take it from me, living in Chagos.