Are you looking for the Boston Brahmin accent? Well,
better not. Frankly, we are speaking with a generic American accent 99% of the time. That's also news anchors' and talking heads' accent.
In my humble opinion, though, Americans are pretty receptive to foreign accents. They, however, would have a hard time following folks who don't speak English the way they do. Everyday Joes and Janes use a ton of idioms everyday. Idioms, therefore, make more sense than accents. But then, this is a book-length topic.
When I saw the post-was like seeing family after the war or something,such a relief, thank God,and thanks to our mysj pals who really missed you,-:)), they brought you back,literally,at such a time,-:),such a relief at a time like this-:))..love does work miracles-:))..
Thanks for sharing. Did you move from Chicago to Boston? ：）
“A generic American accent"? I guess you speak with the midwestern accent if you grew up in Chicago area. I heard many news anchors and talking heads are from the Midwest. Is it true?
"Americans would have a hard time following folks who don't speak English the way they do." haha, I agree with you. Do you feel confused and bothered when we speak Chinglish here(MYSJ)?
"Everyday Joes and Janes use a ton of idioms. " Average Joe itself is an idiom, haha. I would prefer you to use idioms to talk with us, so we may learn from you. : ))
It is highly appreciated if you could correct me whenever I speak English with mistakes in MYSJ.
Chicago is my fiancee's hometown to which I'm no stranger...
I am a New Englander and I do speak with a Boston Brahmnin accent. That said, I have no problem switching to the generic accent in my daily communication. Of course, you can still place me if you are accent-sensitive enough. Even songbirds have their accents, according to ornithologists. Indeed, we know what a politician is up to when s/he chooses to speak with a heavy Southern accent in the media. Accent is flavor. You can taste it.
BTW, I prefer everyday Joes and Janes. "Average" might sound derogatory to some folks. Most of us like to think that we are above average. Like moths, we are easily attracted to "the Bonfires of the Vanities." Here I am referring to Tom Wolfe's zeitgeist novel rather than the historical Florence story.
Thank you for using idioms to talk with me. I learn a new one from you, and find a funny example as follows:
PERSON A: "I have a friend who has a friend who's friend has a friend that has a friend that knows somebody who knows a guy who knows a girl who's girlfriend has a boyfriend who went to a really bad doctor who's doctor's doctor's doctor's doctor ate a BigMac and flatulated on top of his flatulence until he fainted"
《念奴嬌》My Heart, My Home
西風客裏、憶東風祝酒，朔風吟雪；
更憶荷風吹岸綠，最憶稻香吳越。
暗憶前生：拂塵驕柳，腰細偏難折。
今生愛似、柳絲長繫江浙。
一夢再夢春航，放舟輕渡，萬水開懷闊。
背向京華揮兩袖，忘顧飛花飛沫。
默默遙思、慈顏笑對，相見深深靨。
天涯歸晚，掛帆先掛鄉月。
—LYJiang
韻從《詞林正韻》第十八部入聲
譜據龍榆生《念奴嬌》「定格」
The first chapter of Walking Across America
Text by LYJiang: https://bbs.wenxuecity.com/mysj/228746.html
Narration by 甜虫虫:
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还是改成【梅雨潭的爱】吧，
不然做合辑太容易漏下了，谢谢！
朗讀拙作 Walking Across America 。能不報李？
welcome home-:))..it's a kids' show in China ,good to see you bro-:)),,
Thank you for allowing me to narrate your story! I feel privileged!
Your poem is beautiful! I loved it! It reminded me of my hometown. :)
I enjoyed reading your story about walking across Amrica. Looking forward to new chapters. :)
Good night!
说说体会倒是可以的。
我觉得最重要的是，放慢速度读好每一个音节，读对重音节。朗诵和唱歌有点相似，想突出的词，加强一点语气。节奏掌握根据句子结构。
小羊母校是哪所大学？ : )
So nice we can listen to the audible version by CongCong as well.
better not. Frankly, we are speaking with a generic American accent 99% of the time. That's also news anchors' and talking heads' accent.
In my humble opinion, though, Americans are pretty receptive to foreign accents. They, however, would have a hard time following folks who don't speak English the way they do. Everyday Joes and Janes use a ton of idioms everyday. Idioms, therefore, make more sense than accents. But then, this is a book-length topic.
Thanks to her-:)),,
When I saw the post-was like seeing family after the war or something,such a relief, thank God,and thanks to our mysj pals who really missed you,-:)), they brought you back,literally,at such a time,-:),such a relief at a time like this-:))..love does work miracles-:))..
“A generic American accent"? I guess you speak with the midwestern accent if you grew up in Chicago area. I heard many news anchors and talking heads are from the Midwest. Is it true?
"Americans would have a hard time following folks who don't speak English the way they do." haha, I agree with you. Do you feel confused and bothered when we speak Chinglish here(MYSJ)?
"Everyday Joes and Janes use a ton of idioms. " Average Joe itself is an idiom, haha. I would prefer you to use idioms to talk with us, so we may learn from you. : ))
It is highly appreciated if you could correct me whenever I speak English with mistakes in MYSJ.
The university of chicago or Northwestern University?
I am a New Englander and I do speak with a Boston Brahmnin accent. That said, I have no problem switching to the generic accent in my daily communication. Of course, you can still place me if you are accent-sensitive enough. Even songbirds have their accents, according to ornithologists. Indeed, we know what a politician is up to when s/he chooses to speak with a heavy Southern accent in the media. Accent is flavor. You can taste it.
BTW, I prefer everyday Joes and Janes. "Average" might sound derogatory to some folks. Most of us like to think that we are above average. Like moths, we are easily attracted to "the Bonfires of the Vanities." Here I am referring to Tom Wolfe's zeitgeist novel rather than the historical Florence story.
As per your explanation, everyday Joes and Janes sounds much better.
Are you talking about the Bonfires of the Vanities as below ?
Thank you for using idioms to talk with me. I learn a new one from you, and find a funny example as follows:
PERSON A: "I have a friend who has a friend who's friend has a friend that has a friend that knows somebody who knows a guy who knows a girl who's girlfriend has a boyfriend who went to a really bad doctor who's doctor's doctor's doctor's doctor ate a BigMac and flatulated on top of his flatulence until he fainted"
PERSON B: "Can I buy a vowel?"
I am just kidding...
Accent is flavor. I like it hot. ---What do you mean? I do not get it.