westy
21 Dec 2008
Life / POLES' ENGLISH COMPARED TO EUROPE AS A WHOLE? [39]
I found that the Poles that have been here 3-4 years have learnt English out of obligation (since no one spoke Polish) whereas the poles that have been here only about 2 years have an easier time speaking Polish only all the time . Pity relly cos it will issolate them from the Brits and their own children how will speak English (as many an family who came from Asia will testify.
I think people one this thread are mistaken the Accent to the grammer. I love the Polish accent and hope Poles will not try to hide this. English is based originally on a language from the west of Holland (before people say 75% of words are French, I know but those words where added a good 1500 years late) so I guess it would make sense that the dutch find it easier accent wise.
I found that the Poles that have been here 3-4 years have learnt English out of obligation (since no one spoke Polish) whereas the poles that have been here only about 2 years have an easier time speaking Polish only all the time . Pity relly cos it will issolate them from the Brits and their own children how will speak English (as many an family who came from Asia will testify.
I think people one this thread are mistaken the Accent to the grammer. I love the Polish accent and hope Poles will not try to hide this. English is based originally on a language from the west of Holland (before people say 75% of words are French, I know but those words where added a good 1500 years late) so I guess it would make sense that the dutch find it easier accent wise.