correct English pronouncing

[mapuc]

Was told by my Sister today that my Niece got scolded and reprimanded by her English teacher. The reason was that my niece claimed that the English word "calm" should be pronounced ... (do not know how to write the word "calm" in the way it should be pronounced) She was told that the word "calm" should be pronounced as "Claim" or as my sister said
Teachers claim that in "real" English the word "calm" is pronounced as "claim".

Markus

[THEBERBSTER]

She needs a new English Teacher, that is utter bo---cks.
Peter

[MaDef]

calm = kälm

claim =klām

:up:

[mapuc]

calm = kälm

claim =klām

:up:

Thank you :salute:

[Mittelwaechter]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUf2wClQfkU

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/aussprache/englisch/calm

[Aktungbby]

"real" English the word "calm" is pronounced as "claim".
Nope 'Calm' \ˈkäm, ˈkälm, ˈkam, ˈkȯ(l)m\ is pronounced like 'balm' \ˈbä(l)m\ short 'a' sound: silent L (soothing panacea or unguent) Otherwise a statement such as: "The 'Calm before the storm' which may 'claim' your life...unless U spread a little balm upon the stormy waters" would B a little confusing... woodn't it. :O:

[mapuc]

Was also told it is the same teachers who could not see the difference between "holly" and "holy"

Until some month ago, I had only read about the lack of knowledge our teachers have. I have never thought it would happen to my own Niece-having a English Teacher who is lacking a lot of English knowledge

Markus

[Aktungbby]

MaDef nailed it;calm = kälm

claim =klām
so I'll cläm up now! :shucks:

[mapuc]

Nope 'Calm' \ˈkäm, ˈkälm, ˈkam, ˈkȯ(l)m\ is pronounced like 'balm' \ˈbä(l)m\ short 'a' sound: silent L (soothing panacea or unguent) Otherwise a statement such as: "The 'Calm before the storm' which may 'claim' your life...unless U spread a little balm upon the stormy waters" would B a little confusing... woodn't it. :O:

Tell that to her teacher.

Her English is almost perfect, even though she is only 10 years old.

Markus

[MaDef]

Was also told it is the same teachers who could not see the difference between "holly" and "holy"

Until some month ago, I had only read about the lack of knowledge our teachers have. I have never thought it would happen to my own Niece-having a English Teacher who is lacking a lot of English knowledge

MarkusIf English isn't the teachers first language I could understand a bit of confusion. I grew up west of the Mississippi and sometimes I need a translator when I visit relatives in Boston. ;).

[Wolferz]

If English isn't the teachers first language I could understand a bit of confusion. I grew up west of the Mississippi and sometimes I need a translator when I visit relatives in Boston. ;).


Everybody needs a translator in Baasten Doesn't matter where you're from.
:03::O:

[Eichhörnchen]

http://i.imgur.com/jkRVONZ.jpg

[HunterICX]

I do tend to trip my tongue when trying to pronounce some words in English
but after a long day work when I have to switch between Dutch, Spanish, English, German(Shut it Schroeder :O:) a bit of French and Italian it can be quite the car crash when it comes to my pronouncing of words in any language.

[limkol]

Mapuc, the English word 'calm' sounds very close to the Danish word 'karm':up:

Get a new teacher, preferably one that has not studied at the Donald Duck School of English:know:

[Dan D]

I have a question, too.

How do you pronounce the name of the English bicycle company "Raleigh"?

"Raaleigh" like in raw or "Ralleigh" like in ralley (Dakar)?

I own a Raleigh bike and I want to talk about it in proper English.

[Jimbuna]

Like in the Dakar Rally.

[Dan D]

No kidding? Thank you Jim. So I guess, I can now stop arguing with the local Raleigh dealer about the correct pronounciation.:oops:

[Jimbuna]

No kidding? Thank you Jim. So I guess, I can now stop arguing with the local Raleigh dealer about the correct pronounciation.:oops:

See 0:09

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Tnf_uvlbU

See 0:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcJpzprBmQM

See 0:06

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js5FZTFVYB4

[Dan D]

I trust you:D. Nice old Raleigh bikes in those videos. I myself have built up a Raleigh Pursuit 1984 again, but that is ot.

[Sailor Steve]

And that's where dialect and accents come in. I'm sure Jim's pronunciation is the correct one, since 'Raleigh' is originally an English name. If you're in America, though, don't be surprised if you hear someone pronounce it "rawlee". :D

[AVGWarhawk]

You say tomato. I say tamato. Let's call the whole thing off!

[Eichhörnchen]

And that's where dialect and accents come in. I'm sure Jim's pronunciation is the correct one

Next time you speak to him on Skype, ask him to say "nuts" :D

[Aktungbby]

And that's where dialect and accents come in. I'm sure Jim's pronunciation is the correct one, since 'Raleigh' is originally an English name. If you're in America, though, don't be surprised if you hear someone pronounce it "rawlee". :D Depends what yer smokin' (tokin' in the ol mancave) ol chap:03: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Raleigh%27s_first_pipe_in_England.jpeg "Raleigh's First Pipe in England" :|\\

[Eichhörnchen]

http://i.imgur.com/NsCfJVl.jpg "Was that ra-a-leigh necessary, darling?"

[Catfish]

See 0:09
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Tnf_uvlbU
See 0:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcJpzprBmQM
See 0:06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js5FZTFVYB4

Oops always pronounced it like "Rawlay" :o So its's more like "Rarlay" ?! :huh::huh:

[Dan D]

no, "rallye":rotfl2::salute:

wie in Paris Dakar Rallye.

I presume "rallye" and "rally" are both correct, but ralley is wrong spelling, Sailor Steve?

Lol, I just realise: rallye is the German word and rally the English so Dakar Rallye or Dakar Rally,
never mind.

edit edit: http://www.linguee.de/deutsch-englisch/search?source=auto&query=raleigh
hit the sound symbol, gives you both English English and American English.

[Aktungbby]

http://i.imgur.com/NsCfJVl.jpg "Was that ra-a-leigh necessary, darling?"

Oops always pronounced it like "Rawlay" :o So its's more like "Rarlay" ?! :huh::huh:

no, "rallye":rotfl2::salute:

wie in Paris Dakar Rallye.

I presume "rallye" and "rally" are both correct, but ralley is wrong spelling, Sailor Steve?

Lol, I just realise: rallye is the German word and rally the English so Dakar Rallye or Dakar Rally,
never mind.

edit edit: Jeeze U Guys! This all too much http://www.raleys.com/images/UX-UI/header-assets/raleys_logo_badge.png (http://www.raleys.com/www/home.jsp) I mean I know where I shop ok! :Kaleun_Goofy:I Really ride my Raleigh to the Raley's! :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Sailor Steve]

I presume "rallye" and "rally" are both correct, but ralley is wrong spelling, Sailor Steve?

Lol, I just realise: rallye is the German word and rally the English so Dakar Rallye or Dakar Rally
Also French, apparently.
Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Carlo_Rally

[mapuc]

Get a new English teachers-it is probably easier said than done. The teachers are employed by the municipality and this school in which my niece goes

Get a new teacher-then my niece has to change school or my sister has to run a long process to get the teachers removed.

Another major problem is as follows-It seems that my niece is better at English than what this teachers is.

However, it is only the teachers who can give points(or what you call it in English speaking countries) for how good a student is in her English lessons

Markus

[Jimbuna]

However, it is only the teachers who can give points(or what you call it in English speaking countries) for how good a student is in her English lessons



In the UK it is generally referred to as 'Marks' a kind of assessment system where marks/points are awarded to reflect the quality of the work.

[Eichhörnchen]

How do you say 'Marks'?

[MaDef]

edit edit: http://www.linguee.de/deutsch-englisch/search?source=auto&query=raleigh
hit the sound symbol, gives you both English English and American English.Technically that should read "The Queens English" instead of English English, right? :O:

[Dan D]

We say "Oxford English" for British English standard language here in Germany, to point out that we are not subject to the Crown.

And "Rex" is a dog's name, typically for a German shepherd male, for female German shepherd's it is "Blondi", you know.

Your law cases: "Rex vs. Smith & Carpenter" etc. etc., very strange :hmmm:

[Aktungbby]

for female German shepherd's it is "Blondi", you know.

SOME 'Blondi's don't always "have have more fun!" http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/answers/images/7/7e/Hitler_Blondi_Berghof.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/180?cb=20090519091937 Talk about a Dog-Day Afternoon! http://answers.wikia.com/wiki/Did_Adolf_Hitler_have_any_pets (http://answers.wikia.com/wiki/Did_Adolf_Hitler_have_any_pets)
That afternoon Hitler summoned Professor Werner
Haase from the emergency hospital to the bunker to
stage a dress rehearsal of his own suicide.
Hitler no longer trusted the SS and he wanted an
assurance that the poison capsules he had been
provided with by the SS doctor Ludwig Stumpfegger
actually worked. The guinea pig chosen for this
experiment was his beloved Alsatian Blondi.
Hitler's nurse, Erna Flegel, said in 2005 that Blondi's death had affected the people in the bunker more than Eva Braun's suicide had.

[clive bradbury]

When you call your dog 'Rex' you are simply naming him 'King'. The law frequently uses latin terminology.

Currently, with a female as the head of state, court cases are: 'Regina' v...

and for those of you who are unclear 'Regina' is pronounced in the same way as...STOP CLIVE - JUST STOP RIGHT THERE!

[vienna]

http://www.relatably.com/m/img/naughty-memes/your-naughty_o_976830.jpg



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[Wolferz]

American English.
I can't understand a word of what you guys are saying.:O::03:
After all this site is located in 'merica.
So when in Rome...
Don't get caught peeing in the fountains.

[Aktungbby]

So when in Rome...
Don't get caught peeing in the fountains.
UHH not quite!..Well Brussels anyhow:O: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Bruxelles_Manneken_Pis.jpg/800px-Bruxelles_Manneken_Pis.jpg
AND then there's Kansas! http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9F9_RUESS2E/SpHJCGV3ZdI/AAAAAAAAAxE/LeRY07YHodk/s800/Top-10-Worlds-Most-Shocking-Fountains-boy-urinating.jpg (http://www.boredpanda.com/top-10-most-shocking-fountains-in-the-world/?image_id=Top-10-Worlds-Most-Shocking-Fountains-boy-urinating.jpg)