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Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Stormtrooper11(m): 2:08pm On Nov 19, 2021
Hey, everyone. I'm a Nigerian. I was born in this country but I had spent a large part of my life in Dortmund, Germany. I speak German and English with my native Nigerian language. I'm Nigerian on my Father's side. Last year, I was privileged to travel to Peckham, South London. I tried to imitate the English accent.
Now, I'm back in Nigeria. Anytime I speak, people think I'm faking my accent and they laugh at me. I try hard to imitate the Nigerian way but people don't understand that I just can't.
Please, what am I supposed to do? It is affecting my communication.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Nilx: 2:14pm On Nov 19, 2021
You no get problem bro, maybe you should try stand up comedy or something
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Bitbibx: 2:22pm On Nov 19, 2021
What do you sound more like? Garman or British


TIPS for you
Stress some of your words while in a conversation
Talk slower and if possible louder
A little drama also allowed

With time you will get use to it.

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Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by bigdammyj: 2:38pm On Nov 19, 2021
Cos you're funny
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Stormtrooper11(m): 3:26pm On Nov 19, 2021
Bitbibx:
What do you sound more like? Garman or British


TIPS for you
Stress some of your words while in a conversation
Talk slower and if possible louder
A little drama also allowed

With time you will get use to it.
I sound more German. When I pronounce "w" and "sch" and "j" it might come out confusing.

Sure will. Thank you very much.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 4:42pm On Nov 19, 2021
Those Abroad forming Don enter ur blood.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 10:45pm On Nov 19, 2021
Güten tag..Herr truvelisback grin grin
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 10:49pm On Nov 19, 2021
Joelobioha:
Güten tag..Herr truvelisback grin grin
I know it's German. Meaning?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 6:43am On Nov 20, 2021
Truvelisback:
I know it's German. Meaning?
good evening Mr truvelisback..
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 11:45am On Nov 20, 2021
Joelobioha:
good evening Mr truvelisback..
Good morning, Bro.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 11:49am On Nov 20, 2021
Truvelisback:
Good morning, Bro.
güten morgen..wir gehts dir?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 3:06pm On Nov 20, 2021
Joelobioha:
güten morgen..wir gehts dir?
I never sabi french finish na Germany i wan sabi? 4 now ehn, Na Jahmoney need. Anyway, what does it mean?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 5:05pm On Nov 20, 2021
Truvelisback:
I never sabi french finish na Germany i wan sabi? 4 now ehn, Na Jahmoney need. Anyway, what does it mean?
good morning..how are you?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 7:56pm On Nov 20, 2021
Joelobioha:
good morning..how are you?
C'ava bien merci.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 8:53pm On Nov 20, 2021
Truvelisback:
C'ava bien merci.
tu parle Francis?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 9:16pm On Nov 20, 2021
Joelobioha:
tu parle Francis?
Je' savoir petit.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 9:55pm On Nov 20, 2021
Truvelisback:
Je' savoir petit.
ohh..Enchanté de faire votre connaisance..
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 11:35pm On Nov 20, 2021
Joelobioha:
ohh..Enchanté de faire votre connaisance..
Je' suis echante' de faire votre connsaisance.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 9:05am On Nov 21, 2021
Truvelisback:
Je' suis echante' de faire votre connsaisance.
comment vous appelez vous?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 9:54am On Nov 21, 2021
Joelobioha:
comment vous appelez vous?
Je' ma'appelez Truvel.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 11:06am On Nov 21, 2021
Truvelisback:
Je' ma'appelez Truvel.
so u sabi French u con dey whine me...
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 11:07am On Nov 21, 2021
Truvelisback:
Je' ma'appelez Truvel.
so u sabi French u con dey whine me.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 12:45pm On Nov 21, 2021
Joelobioha:
so u sabi French u con dey whine me...
Omo! i no sabi ooo. Na idea i just dey use. I just dey learn some from u now. I get french to Eng dictionary. Nai him i dey use dey manage reply u so. I love french but i have some challenges understanding of their words and uses. I only know little. Laissez-nous continuer.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 1:04pm On Nov 21, 2021
Truvelisback:
Omo! i no sabi ooo. Na idea i just dey use. I just dey learn some from u now. I get french to Eng dictionary. Nai him i dey use dey manage reply u so. I love french but i have some challenges understanding of their words and uses. I only know little. Laissez-nous continuer.
I understand German French and Russian well..
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 1:38pm On Nov 21, 2021
Joelobioha:
I understand German French and Russian well..
Bien.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 1:58pm On Nov 21, 2021
Truvelisback:
Bien.
but u sabi any local language
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 2:17pm On Nov 21, 2021
Joelobioha:
but u sabi any local language
I sabi my dialect Ijaw and little Yoruba.

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Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Stormtrooper11(m): 10:36am On Nov 22, 2021
Joelobioha:
Güten tag..Herr truvelisback grin grin

Guten tag, Bruder. Bist du Deutscher?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Stormtrooper11(m): 10:37am On Nov 22, 2021
Joelobioha:
tu parle Francis?

Je parlé français.
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 10:43am On Nov 22, 2021
Stormtrooper11:


Guten tag, Bruder. Bist du Deutscher?
Nein..ich bin nigerianer...und du?
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Joelobioha(m): 10:45am On Nov 22, 2021
Stormtrooper11:


Guten tag, Bruder. Bist du Deutscher?
ich spreche Deutsch..
Re: Why Do People Laugh When I Talk? by Truvelisback(m): 10:47am On Nov 22, 2021
Stormtrooper11:

Guten tag, Bruder. Bist du Deutscher?
Je ne comprends pas German.

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