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    Accent crossovers

    Because I only know English as a fluent language I haven't had the chance to hear accents in other languages e.g English accents in Russian, German accents in Russian.

    Is it easier to hear a Russian accent in an English accent or vice versa?

    They say Russian-speaking English learners never loose their accent but is that the same for English-speaking Russian learners?

    I've been wondering this for a while.
    Please correct any Russian language mistakes I make.

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    The thing is that there are a lot less English-speaking Russian learners than vice versa...
    "Легче, чем пух, камень плиты.
    Брось на нее цветы."

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    Re: Accent crossovers

    Quote Originally Posted by волк
    Because I only know English as a fluent language I haven't had the chance to hear accents in other languages e.g English accents in Russian, German accents in Russian.

    Is it easier to hear a Russian accent in an English accent or vice versa?

    They say Russian-speaking English learners never loose their accent but is that the same for English-speaking Russian learners?

    I've been wondering this for a while.
    I am not sure what you mean by "what is easier to hear". It depends on how well a particular person speaks. Most English native speakers who speak Russian do have a very noticeable accent, if that is what you were asking about.
    And it is definitely quite possible to completely lose a foreign accent, both for Russians speaking English and for English (and other foreign language) speakers, speaking Russian. I have met a few people in both categories. It is not easy though and most people never get to that stage.
    It is also possible to acquire a foreign accent in your native language if you live abroad long enough without talking to other expatriates.

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    Re: Accent crossovers

    Quote Originally Posted by laxxy
    Quote Originally Posted by волк
    Because I only know English as a fluent language I haven't had the chance to hear accents in other languages e.g English accents in Russian, German accents in Russian.

    Is it easier to hear a Russian accent in an English accent or vice versa?

    They say Russian-speaking English learners never loose their accent but is that the same for English-speaking Russian learners?

    I've been wondering this for a while.
    I am not sure what you mean by "what is easier to hear". It depends on how well a particular person speaks. Most English native speakers who speak Russian do have a very noticeable accent, if that is what you were asking about.
    Yeah, that's what I mainly wanted to know, thanks.
    Please correct any Russian language mistakes I make.

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    "Most English native speakers who speak Russian do have a very noticeable accent"
    Редко я слышал хорошую речь от англоговорящих
    "Легче, чем пух, камень плиты.
    Брось на нее цветы."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paxan
    "Most English native speakers who speak Russian do have a very noticeable accent"
    Редко я слышал хорошую речь от англоговорящих
    а я вроде нормально говорю

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    Ну тогда разрешите провожу вас до audio lounge.
    "Легче, чем пух, камень плиты.
    Брось на нее цветы."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paxan
    Ну тогда разрешите провожу вас до audio lounge.
    О какое предложение Проблема в том, что не очень разбираюсь в технике. У меня пока еще нет микрофона...

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