Vocabulary
In Legal English Mens Rea means .....
one's mental state or guilty mind
Which variety is this?
The ubiquitous "lah" and other question tags are pronounced with a distinctive, often falling, intonation.
Singapore Eng.
Which Eng variety uses native word “sommer” as a modal adverb, often meaning "just" or "for no reason" (e.g., "He was sommer standing around").
South African English
Snoop dogg's real name is...
In his music he uses ... (dialect)
Snoop dogg's real name is Calvin.
In his music he uses AAVE (dialect)
If you say to a friend "Likkle More " in the Jamaican English that means.....
See you later!
Which varieties are non-rhotic?
A. Australian English, New Zealand English, British
B. British, General American, Canadian English, Scottish English
C. New Zealand English, South African English, Boston English, Irish English
D. Australian English, Welsh English, Nigerian English, African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
A. Australian English, New Zealand English, British
Grammatical feature of using second person plural pronoun yous:
What are yous doing tonight? - is distinctive for …?
New-Zealand Eng (This is likely to have come from areas with strong Irish migration, and is becoming increasingly common, especially in Māori English.)
Transform this text into more politically correct one:
The chairman told the guys in the office that the secretaries should handle the coffee because women are better at that. He also said older workers are too slow to learn new technology, so only the young ones should be trained
The chairperson encouraged the team in the office to share responsibilities fairly, including routine tasks like preparing coffee. They emphasized that all employees, regardless of age or gender, can contribute meaningfully and should have equal opportunities to learn new technology.
What does "Timepass" means in Indian English?
It means doing something simply to kill time — usually aimless, casual, or unproductive activity, not a serious hobby or work
Which accent often features a rising intonation at the end of statements, producing a questioning tone even when not asking a question?
Australian
Change the taq question as Canadian would say: “You're going to the party, aren't you?"
“You're going to the party, eh?"
What rhetorical techniques are used in the language of politics to achieve persuation?
Repetition, The rule of three, Metaphors and analogies
Translate there sentances from the South African English into the British variant:
Me and my china had some tea after the module. In the evening we have plans to go to bioscope and have a dop and braai.
Me and my mate had some break after our university course. In the evening we have plans to go to cinema, have some drinks and make barbecue.
Which pronunciation feature is most typical of Korean English?
a) Clear distinction between /r/ and /l/
b) Difficulty distinguishing /r/ and /l/
c) Strong rhotic /r/ in all positions
d) Diphthong reduction
b) Difficulty distinguishing /r/ and /l/
4. Which is a typical tag question in informal Australian English? a) haven’t you? b) right? c) both a) and b)
B
This African country has 11 official languages, but English is used in government, education, and media
South Africa
Translate the following story from new zealand english into the british english:
" Bro, that beach day was tu meke! We rocked up in our togs, grabbed a snag from the BBQ, then hit the dairy for heaps of ice creams. Had a good yarn with the crew, nek minnit I was knackered from the tiki tour around town. One of the boys carked it on the grass, totally passed out — crack up moment! Chur for sorting the ride home. ".
Mate, that day at the beach was amazing! We turned up in our swimsuits, had a sausage from the barbecue, then stopped at the corner shop for loads of ice creams. Had a good chat with the group, and suddenly I was exhausted after the little sightseeing trip around town. One of the boys collapsed on the grass, completely fell asleep — such a funny moment! Thanks for arranging the ride home.
Why is pronunciation variation acceptable in regional English varieties but more limited in Scientific English? Give one reason.
Pronunciation variation is acceptable in regional English varieties because they reflect local identity and natural language change, whereas Scientific English aims at clarity, precision, and international intelligibility, so pronunciation variation is more restricted.
Read and decide: what variety of English is it?
He isn't hungry. He already had lunch.
- Did you do your homework yet?
- Yes, I just finished it.
American English
Listen and discover
Australian English