Phonetics
In Singlish, what sound does the word "this" often start with instead of the "th" sound?
/d/ (sounds like "dis")
How would this sentence from Jamaican English look like in Standard English: Im go run.
He/she will run.
What is orbiting?
When someone (often an ex) stops direct communication but continues to interact with your social media presence - liking stories, viewing posts.
He's a real G for that.
Gangsta
In which version of English occurs adding vowels? ("school" becomes si-ku-lo, "film" becomes fi-lem)
Chinese English
How does the grammatical structure of the Spanish pretérito perfecto tense potentially lead to tense confusion for Spanish speakers learning English, particularly in varieties like Cuban English?
Because the Spanish pretérito perfecto is used for recent past actions connected to the present
What is dairy?
This is the Kiwi word for a small corner convenience store.
This car is the dog’s bollocks.
This car is excellent/outstanding.
How to pronounce the word "probably" in AAVE?
prolly
Explain the peculiarity in the sentence of Chinese English: Because he is tired, so he cannot come.
It's correct to use two conjunctions together.
Complete the sentences with suitable words: You’re in Nairobi and need a quick ride. A local tells you, “Take a __, it’s faster than a taxi.”
A teacher in Kenya might pause and ask, “Are we __?” She’s not checking if you’re physically present—she wants to know if you’re following the lesson.
Bodaboda
Are we together?
Likkle More
See you later
In which version of English consonant clusters at the end of words are often simplified? (just becomes jus, asked becomes ask)
Singaporean English
Identify which of the following sentences demonstrates a grammatical feature typical of biblical English, such as the use of "shall," non-finite verbs, parallelism, or an imperative mood.1. Customers shall receive a full refund within 30 days. 2. Love thy neighbour as thyself. 3. The data, having been analyzed, revealed significant trends. 4. He was a man of great ambition, a man of deep sorrow, and a man of quiet strength.
2. Love thy neighbour as thyself.
Transform this text from New Zealand English: Kia ora! We took the tramping track through the bush to the bach. After a hard yakka, we cracked open the chilly bin for a tinny. Later, we warmed up with a hangi and some kai. True Kiwi experience, e hoa—no jandals on this trek!
Hello! We took the hiking trail through the forest to the holiday cabin. After some hard work, we opened the cooler for a can of beer. Later, we warmed up with a traditional Māori earth oven meal and some food. A true New Zealander experience, my friend—no flip-flops on this trek!
1. Clutch 2. Tank 3. Nerf 4. Frag 5. Meta
A. A character or role specializing in absorbing damage and protecting teammates. B. The most effective tactics and strategies available in the current version of the game. C. To win or perform successfully in a critical, high-pressure situation against the odds. D. A kill or the act of killing an enemy player (common in shooters). E. To weaken an element of the game (like a weapon or character) in an official update.
1. C 2. A 3. E 4. D 5. B
What is the linguistic term for the rhythmic pattern in Singlish where each syllable receives approximately equal stress and duration?
Syllable-timed rhythm.
Rephrase the sentences into Costa Rican English: Do you like coffee? I don't like coffee.
You like coffee? I no like coffee.
"To contribute one's mite" , "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image", "Blessed are the poor in spirit" from Religious English?
Внести свою лепту, не сотвори себе кумира, блаженны нищие духом
Let's go ganfan! I'm starving! — Great idea. After that exam, I feel like a total diaosi. — Come on, don't BB. You'll be fine. Once we eat, you'll feel all mengmengda again! — Haha, that's 94 crazy logic! But seriously, I 3Q you for the support. You're a real friend, not some T-Rex. — Oh, stop it... Hey, I 520 you, bro! Now let's go before my mengmengda mood disappears!
Let's go eat! I'm starving!" — Great idea. After that exam, I feel like a total loser. — Come on, stop talking nonsense. You'll be fine. Once we eat, you'll feel all cute and adorable again! — Haha, that's just crazy logic! But seriously, thank you for the support. You're a real friend, not some weakling. — Oh, stop it... Hey, I love you, bro! Now let's go before my cheerful mood disappears!