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Synwave
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gods_basement
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iNcontroL
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a9arnn
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Tatari
United States1179 Posts
On a serious note, SURVEY; Y U NO WORK????? | ||
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
Asking questions helps, but in 150-250 people seminars, it's not always possible. Just saying that some accents give me a hard time feels like I'm being a douchebag, but I can't help it, sometimes trying to keep up is mentally exhausting, especially since classes can last up to 4 hours. | ||
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Tiegrr
United States607 Posts
On July 25 2012 03:24 iNcontroL wrote: expected DICK Expected douche. OT: Link is down for me. | ||
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JustPassingBy
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But both were great professors nonetheless. | ||
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ShaLLoW[baY]
Canada12499 Posts
I found that, as an engineering undergrad, most of my teachers had a foreign accent of some variety. Even the white guys (no racist) were something like Jamaican hahaha. Coming from a really multicultural area growing up, it really didn't bother me as much since I was already largely acclimatised to some of their accents, but I can see where others would get a bit rattled by it. | ||
lilsusie
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Actually, I really like the responses you guys put in this thread. It gives good insight on how people think. I specifically wanted USA Americans (more or less) because that is the environment that I am most familiar with. I would categorize myself as a native speaker though. International students might have a different opinion than me, however, if they pay $20934820934 to attend Uni abroad and then get a professor or lecturer who doesn't speak "native" English, ya know? But I agree with those lecturers supplementing with pictures or hand outs. This is great stuff, thanks so much guys. | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
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SeeDLiNg
United States690 Posts
For me, I don't mind accents as much as profs that can't speak fluidly. Stumbling makes me lose my thoughts/concentration completely. | ||
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Kentor
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turdburgler
England6749 Posts
its posted by a girl, i was betting on dyke. not implying anything about sussie from this | ||
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
On July 25 2012 07:27 turdburgler wrote: its posted by a girl, i was betting on dyke. not implying anything about sussie from this You have to be the most awkward person to be around  | ||
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fabiano
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Skilledblob
Germany3392 Posts
just listen to this | ||
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Snuggles
United States1865 Posts
But yeah as long as what they're saying is understandable then there's not much of an issue. However the moment their accent gets even a little in the way of what they're trying to say, that's when your brains starts sending "WTF" signals. I came from a really diverse background so I don't mind thick accents at all but god did the students in my classes have a fit. It's ridiculous how openly rude they are, even with their "soft" murmurs behind the professor's back. Of course this was in freshmen year so some "weeds" weren't pulled out yet, but in general people from well surburban communities with little diversity are more likely to have more of a fit. | ||
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lilsusie
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farvacola
United States18826 Posts
On July 25 2012 07:41 Skilledblob wrote: Scottish accents cant get worse then that just listen to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xan2xU-ZFic The girl in the pink shirt throws a mean right jab, Brave ain't got shit on her. | ||
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