So far I've only read Trainspotting which I think is a great book. At first I found it somewhat difficult to read since it was written in the Scottish dialect. However, once I got used to this I thought it was a very entertaining and sometimes darkly funny novel.

So what do you think of his work and style of writing?

BQ: What are some other books that are written in a particular dialect or accent?
BQ2: Favourite author from Scotland?

I know a lot of foreigners cause I live in a diverse part of Chicago, and since I'm a minority with them, I try to understand and get along with them. I was born here, so I speak both Spanish and English fluently. I know a lot of foreigners who hate English speakers(in a more general term, the White Americans) because they constantly make fun of their accent.

This is my question, why don't people realize this is the same treatment in other countries? When my English friend moved to Wales for a while, she got picked on by some because she didn't speak Welsh. And when she tried to, she was ridiculed by her accent being "bad." I'm sure it's this way when people move to other countries. I've heard of bad experiences in travelings where the natives say something like "oh always trying to speak English, what a controlling ignorant American"

So don't pretend like other countries aren't jackasses too, and expect you to speak their language in their country.
And I agree with the whole "speak our language better" thing. It's not slavery anymore, people CHOOSE to come to America. If you wanna live here, learn the language. There's a lot of misconception in Mexico that coming to America means more job opportunities and a better life. Not really, life is hard everywhere. So learn the language and quit speaking broken English unless you plan on never conversing with another English speaker, which is unlikely since that's our dominant language. (I may sound a little harsh, especially because my grandma is this way, but it's true)

I would learn another country's if I were moving there, and whenever I was teased, I'd treat it as inspiration to do better so that someday I won't be teased. In fact I learned Spanish first because as a baby I lived in Mexico most of the time so that was most beneficial, and when I started going to kindergarten in the US to learn English, I was picked on a lot because I had an accent. And that's a good thing, because it's hard to get far in America with a silly accent I couldn't control and my mispronounced words, and now I speak English just fine.

I think people choose to ignore this fact because of all the American hate in general. >:

I don't know the official names but in English there are

the different American accents - general, soft southern, hard southern, California, Boston, Brooklyn, Long Island, Chicago, Minnesota
British - all the hundreds they have - cockney, scouse, scottish, welsh, etc.
Irish
Australian

In the Spanish speaking world, is there a country that has the most accents (like the UK for English)?

Is there a more common accent such as the general accent that both US and Canadians mostly have?

What is the most harsh (IMO Scottish for English) and what is the most gentle (soft southern English for me)?

Is one considered more elegant (IMO Received Pronunciation) and one less intelligent (IMO hard southern)?

The only two Spanish accents where I can tell a difference is Spain Spanish because they sound like they are lisping.

type accent? I have listened to various Cockney/Cornish/Welsh/Scottish accents that I can't comprehend at yet the same person sings crystal clear. Is it the accent or the singing that is fake?

Hey, I'm from Ireland & I really want to go to Wales. I know allot of English people who tell me that there is no real difference between Wales & England. I've been to Scotland before & it's different to England but doesn't feel like a total different country but you can definitely sense the different culture.
From what I know Welsh people are very proud of their culture such as their language, countryside of north Wales, accent & descending from different people to the rest of the U.K. But is this enough to seem like a different country to England because its in the same state as England (U.K).
Since I'm from Ireland of course there are similarities to the U.K. but we have enough to be a different country. What we use that's different to the U.K. is kilometers, euros, we have a total different culture, there are areas in Ireland called Gaeltachts where people speak Irish as their first language, we have our own sports like hurling & Gaelic football, we have our own tv channels and programmes. I could list allot more things but I think you have the point.
Any help is really appreciated!

I have a manchester accent.
I.E cud a borro ya cher? Instead of could i borrow your chair?

But my mum and all her side of the family are welsh. Everybody says I talk with a welsh twang.

Do you think you'd be able to understand and manc/welsh speaking person?
Everybody who isn't from wales or manchester say they don't understand a word i'm saying but they love the uniqueness of my voice.
at least you understand me well enough so that i could give my explanation. The problem is i don't have one

I'm a book worm. Just recently, it was suggested that i read Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. I am now and i can't even understand the narrator's accent. Here's an excerpt: "That meant ah'd git hit fir f**kin back charges fi the shoap oan a video ah hudnae even goat a deek at." Honestly, i'm so frustrated. What does that even mean?
For those who have read it-is it worth the read? I may die.

I hate it and when you are talking to an English person (not Scottish or Welsh for some reason) you sound really really Northern Irish and then I stop talking cause it sounds wrong and strange. Thanks
I have the same accent as Sean Gilder (Paddy Maguire from shameless)

ie;

That we have sex with sheep!
That we are all good singers!
That we all hate the English!
That we all speak with the same accent even though Wales has two main accents/dialects which are totally different!
That we all work in mines even though the coal mines are in South Wales only!
That we are all called names like Dai, Dafydd o'r Myfanwy!

Just curious. I have a friend from Argentina, and he speaks Welsh (I had no idea it was spoken there). Maybe the accent is different..anyway, just asking.

I find English accents quite fascinating. I'd like to learn which are the main types and the differences in the vocabulary and pronunciation.

There are pretty much TV series spoken in British (and pretty nice ones). I don't know of any, spoken entirely in Scottish/Irish/Welsh/etc accent. Of course, they have their own language, but still, there must be something.

I'd also be very grateful for some classical books on the subject.

Thank you!

So far I've only read Trainspotting which I think is a great book. At first I found it somewhat difficult to read since it was written in the Scottish dialect. However, once I got used to this I thought it was a very entertaining and sometimes darkly funny novel.

So what do you think of his work and style of writing?

BQ: What are some other books that are written in a particular dialect or accent?
BQ2: Favourite author from Scotland?

Please do not say 'live in Wales' because that isn't possible. Im english and just basically want to learn a wesh accent. Help!

what do u think of welsh people and the north walien accent? copmrared to south walien accent.. and how do you peeps find between, north and south inpersonily? in idvidualy.... also north wales o speak more welsh than the south waliens.. looking forward to your reply and no grutch will be held... will be looking for you reply xx thnx for taking time out...:D

Can someone please name some Welsh Television programs(like caerdydd) or Movies? They can be Welsh language or just accent.
I realize this should be in the entertainment section but I thought maybe I would get more answers here.

I love Welsh!! Wales is my favourite place in the world especially around Snowdonia! I want to live there!

I just love the language! I watch the Welsh channel sometimes even though I don't understand a word of it! I really want to learn it but I think it would be really hard!

What is your favourite?

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What is your accent?

Mine is English specifically Yorkshire!! But not broad!! People can tell I'm from the North but I don't have a very strong accent!

I'm doing a presentation about the Welsh language and society, and wanted to know a few reasons why people spoke Welsh. Also, I would like to know if there is a more "prestigious" dialect/accent in Welsh, for example, RP English is in England.
oops i meant speak, not spoke! bad grammar on my part, sorry!

I'm welsh would like to know other's views!
Welsh isn't an accent!

It's a language and almost 1000 years older than english if not older
Yes welsh is my first language i only really speak English when talking to a non welsh speaking (not common in my area) and on the internet such as here)

Cymraeg yw fy iaith cyntaf a dwi'm yn siarad llawer fawr o Saesneg yn fy nghymuned am fod y Gymraeg mor gryf yma.

who else thinks a welsh man is just so sexxy. i love the way they talk, there accent makes me weak at the knees. any1 have any oppinions

From the part of Wales i'm from [South] we tend to talk quite common and we admitedly have very bad grammar! If you are from Wales, do you personally try to cover up your accent a little or try to use posher vocabulary or are you proud or unaffected by the way you speak?