My accent in English used to be more native-like when I was a student but isn’t anymore because I no longer care about sounding like a native
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at this point i don't speak any language without an accent that's a mix of the other languages; if ppl can understand me that's close enough lol
sep 1, 2025, 3:55 pm • 3 0 • view
and my English and Spanish and Portuguese are eclectic mixes of dialects from various countries and if you think one should consistently try to imitate a specific native variety (as many have tried to make me) then tough luck
sep 1, 2025, 3:57 pm • 3 1 • view
in fact, everyone should steal the cleverest innovations from every dialect. every english should adopt y'all. even the poshestest uk english :p
sep 1, 2025, 4:00 pm • 2 0 • view
One of the most common things I tell colleagues here in Asia who apologise for their English accents is "don't, you speak more languages better than I do, the accent is proof of that"
sep 1, 2025, 3:19 pm • 3 0 • view