Fangface and others not English first

[DrillSergeant]

Thanks a lot, Bryant. All the others, too. I'd never have expected this topic to be brought up. I don't know, for me it feels just natural to speak with you guys from all over the world. I really don't care that much about the origin of people. Might sound lame but it's true - it's what's in your heart and mind that matters.
But of course, I have problems with my sucky English, too. So I can relate to what Fangface said. But I've never been made fun of for it so I feel at home here. And our French friend's right - it's a good opportunity to learn. Especially because you learn about the language as it is spoken in daily life and not in some artificial simulations like in school. I mean, how often do you need words like non-biodegradable?

Huh? Sarg is German?

Yep, I am. What did you think?

Yep hes very German and a school teacher

Well, not yet. So far I'm just a student. But I'm working on it.

 

[Fangface]

But of course, I have problems with my sucky English, too. So I can relate to what Fangface said. But I've never been made fun of for it so I feel at home here. And our French friend's right - it's a good opportunity to learn. Especially because you learn about the language as it is spoken in daily life and not in some artificial simulations like in school. I mean, how often do you need words like non-biodegradable?

Your english is way better than mine dude, I couldn't imagine you had problems with it too.
The Internet is a good way to learn about the language indeed, but it depends on the forum... let's see what I learned on the internet so far.....

"their new album sucks monkey balls"
"KorN owns"
"I shit all over X or Y"
"you look like a dork"
"fuckin' douchebag"
"stick this one up your ass"



Just kiddin' of course, more mature boards help a lot to learn useful and common sentences/expressions.

 

[Hawk]

Hey thanks Bryant!

Personally I think my grammar sucks! Sometimes I want to say think a certain way and it comes out not quite as I intended. O well [Fleetwood Mac] I learn as I go.

 

[JonnyD]

Thanks a lot, Bryant. All the others, too. I'd never have expected this topic to be brought up. I don't know, for me it feels just natural to speak with you guys from all over the world. I really don't care that much about the origin of people. Might sound lame but it's true - it's what's in your heart and mind that matters.
But of course, I have problems with my sucky English, too. So I can relate to what Fangface said. But I've never been made fun of for it so I feel at home here. And our French friend's right - it's a good opportunity to learn. Especially because you learn about the language as it is spoken in daily life and not in some artificial simulations like in school. I mean, how often do you need words like non-biodegradable?


Well, not yet. So far I'm just a student. But I'm working on it.

I get a hell of a kick meeting people from overseas especially MetalHeads!

 

[Burkhard]

Well, not yet. So far I'm just a student. But I'm working on it.

This may appear a bit off-topic in this thread, but as a soon(?)-to-be teacher, you might find some advice helpful, which you will find if you go to

http://swarmling.com/r/skole.htm

This is so cute/cool/hilarious I just had to post it! worship: Rødingen rules! - Or do I have to say "owns" nowadays?) There are even three animations on this page, but if you should use a pop-up stopper you´ll have to disable it first to see them - otherwise they will seem like "ordinary" photos.

Talking about animations, I think I´ve just seen one of the best/most fantastic cartoon/animation films at the cinema. A French-Belgian-Canadian co-production titled "Les Triplettes de Belleville/The Triplets of Belleville".
(@DrillSeargant: Der deutsche Titel lautet "Das große Rennen von Belleville".)

Sorry, I hope I haven´t just screwed up this thread.

 

[Bryant]

let's see what I learned on the internet so far.....

"their new album sucks monkey balls"
"KorN owns"
"I shit all over X or Y"
"you look like a dork"
"fuckin' douchebag"
"stick this one up your ass"




Ha ha ha that's fucking hilarious. I had to show my wife that one. She still problems occasionally understanding some American sayings.


Bryant

 

[Bryant]

Hey thanks Bryant!

Personally I think my grammar sucks! Sometimes I want to say think a certain way and it comes out not quite as I intended. O well [Fleetwood Mac] I learn as I go.

Hawk I thought you were an American in the military when I first met you and saw your avatar. I though to myself... "I didn't know we had a military base in The Netherlands."


Bryant

 

[Bryant]

Hey thanks for your words my friend, although my english still sucks IMO and I always have to edit my posts because of the countless grammar/vocab mistakes.

Keep on writing good proper english folks, so that I/we can improve mine/ours ahah

I actually got the idea from oldschool's sister site, the tadMorose board. One poster was posting in Swedish and it made me realize though TM is a Swedish band, they are cool enough to have an English message board. A Swedish message board wouldn't do me any good. Of course I am sure you and JD will see a similar post over there on that board.


Bryant

 

[Wyvern]

Thanks Bryant

Now, who is the numbnuts who called me German?

I kill people for less than that

I'm 100 % born in LatinAmerica from the best pure Romanian/Ucranian blood (as far as I know my family origins), Rolando is my name and Spanish is my game (obviously English is not because my grammar sucks like Sylvia Saint)

 

[Greeno]

Now, who is the numbnuts who called me German?

I

I think that numbnut would be me. Sorry.

 

[Hawk]

@ Greeno

 

[Wyvern]

I think that numbnut would be me. Sorry.

 

[baldyboy]

lmao.

well done greeno-another point for virginia!

 

[Bryant]

Thanks Bryant

Now, who is the numbnuts who called me German?

I kill people for less than that

From a musician's standpoint that would be a compliment to me. Many of my fave bands and musicians are German, not that I haven't said that 23,421 times already but who's counting ?


Bryant

 

[DrillSergeant]

Your english is way better than mine dude, I couldn't imagine you had problems with it too.

My English better than yours? Are you shitting me? I always feel like the forum's dork when I read your or Hawk's posts! It came quite a surprise when I found out that you are French.

 

[Fangface]

ahah ok let's say we're both the forum's dorks then

 

[Hawk]

My English better than yours? Are you shitting me? I always feel like the forum's dork when I read your or Hawk's posts! It came quite a surprise when I found out that you are French.

Feel like a dork when you read my posts?

Man, I feel stunted when I have to get a point across . I alway's think that your posts are to the point and compact. Sometimes I need to be so long winded to say what I want. LOL!!

Don't feel bad, by reading other peoples posts you can pick up new frases and ways to say things. I am learning every day that I am reading this forum. Besides, the people here are great! They are very supportive. You gotta love it here. Its almost like family

In the end it does not matter, as long as we are being understood. And remember, those on the other side of the great pond mostly know just one language [no offence guys] So you are doing great!


DrillSergeant

I see that your going to be a teacher. Will this be on a highschool level? And what will you be teaching? Have you already been teaching during your training?

ahah ok let's say we're both the forum's dorks then

You do know that you are one of the few Frenchman I have encountered on a English language forum? That on itself says enough I think. Remember the original Jag Panzer forum a few years back? Thats were I first read your posts and you were the first Frenchman I met on the net. That rhymes!!

 

[DrillSergeant]

ahah ok let's say we're both the forum's dorks then

Fine, count me in!

Man, I feel stunted when I have to get a point across . I alway's think that your posts are to the point and compact.

Don't let my prof hear that! She'll rip you to shreds, ha ha ha. But I can relate to what you said about getting the message across with just a few words. Sometimes I could smack myself for not being able to keep it short. I always wonder who for God's sake would want to read all of my novels when other people can sum up the same topic within 3 lines.

 

[Hawk]

Fine, count me in!



Don't let my prof hear that! She'll rip you to shreds, ha ha ha. But I can relate to what you said about getting the message across with just a few words. Sometimes I could smack myself for not being able to keep it short. I always wonder who for God's sake would want to read all of my novels when other people can sum up the same topic within 3 lines.

Yea I know how that feels.

 

[JonnyD]

it makes for good reading guys