9/02/2011

How to speak kiwi!

New Zelanders are called "kiwis" and Australians are called "aussies". There is slight difference in their accent but some can get upset if you by any chance call a kiwi, an aussie. Personally I find the New Zeland's accent more nasal than Australian or Brittish. Here you will find some videos for you to practice on identifying this particular accent.
 The first is a cute add of 2 kiwi kids and one aussie. I recommend to watch it first and try to understand it by yourself, watch it the times it takes! I have posted the trascription below!


Transcription:
Boy1: What are you doing this weekend? Boy2: I'm putting up a retaining wall. Boy1: Doing it yourself? Boy2:Nah, I'm gonna get some bloke in. Boy1: Come on mate, do it urself! Boy2: She's a pretty big job.Boy1: Oh, you'll be right. Boy2: Ya reckon? Boy1: We can knock it over in half a day. Boy2: Yeah?Boy1: Get a couple mates round! Boy1:Hey Jonesy! Boy3: Huh? Boy1:Give us a hand with a job Saturday! Boy3: Mate! Ya dreaming! Boy2: Aussies...Boy1: No suprises there!


These two amazing girls of Just Happened Productions will gave you a few tips on how to adopt the kiwi's accent...bro! Check the voice of the people at the end!








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