Southern accent.?
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Hi y'all! I'm a 26m from Saudi Arabia, and I'm looking for a native American English speaker with a Southern accent. I really love Southern accents and want to practice speaking more naturally. My English isn't perfect, but I can understand, talk, and express myself just need to get better with practice. In return, could | teach you Arabic (Modern Standard, Saudi, or Gulf dialects) and share about Saudi culture and traditions? I'm motivated to learn and would love a friendly language partner to chat, practice, and exchange cultures with. Would you like to make learning fun together
MelodyMaster5656@reddit
Check out r/englishlearning if you haven’t already.
Aquarius_K@reddit
This is neat. We have what I assume is a Pakastani woman (because of how her accent sounds) running our local gas station as of last year. I see her every couple days. I buy my gas and say "See ya". I'm waiting on the day where she replies with that instead of "See you" all proper and stuff lol.
CalamityKid_@reddit
Out of curiosity, is there any specific reason you're looking for a Southern accent to learn American English?
Genius-Imbecile@reddit
Because they is the bestest of American accents. Gullah being my favorite.
CalamityKid_@reddit
I'm from Amish country in Pennsylvania so I can't help you, but interesting take. I have family in South Carolina , but the gullah language is very rare. Most Americans probably aren't even familiar with it. It's like a blend of creole and english. There are only a few thousand people that speak the language natively in the US. I grew up watching Gullah Gullah Island which was a TV show. Anyways, good luck!
michaelincognito@reddit
I sound like cornbread when I talk. I wish I had the extra time in my day to take you up on this offer.
Ratatoskr_The_Wise@reddit
What you want to do is befriend a student in Texas that is minoring in Arabic. Lots of students who want to work in the international petroleum industry take Arabic languages as a minor. Reach out to Texas university Arabic instructors and hire yourself out as a tutor. That way you’ll GET PAID for this experience.
CurioMind_@reddit (OP)
I don’t want money; I want to learn. Learning is a right for everyone. I’ve already reached out to several universities, but they only want someone with a teaching degree. My major is Human Resource Management, and I’ve searched a lot but can’t find opportunities. Today’s young students don’t want to work; they expect to do everything in 10 seconds
theycallmethevault@reddit
Texas isn’t going to get you the Southern accent you want. You’re looking for something that isn’t the Midwest but considers themselves Southern. Think Alabama or Georgia. I’m born & raised in the South but not Bama or Georgia Southern.
(I may get downvoted for this, but I’m OK with that. Because it’s true.)
ViperMom149@reddit
This is an excellent idea. It’s better to learn a language from a native speaker than an instructor whose experience with a particular language is more than likely restricted to formal education.
Linzabee@reddit
I was coming here to suggest this too
IceHazel156@reddit
A friend's relative came from Yemen 30+ years ago to eastern Kentucky. His accent is very interesting!
Genius-Imbecile@reddit
I imagine OP will get some amusing reactions when he comes to the US. Bonus points if he's in traditional Saudi wear and busts out a "y'all" or "bless your heart".
Also Mods please let him have this post. Goodluck to you OP.
12Blackbeast15@reddit
Turns out the accent is not a southern thing, it’s an oil thing. The closer you live to that black gold the heavier the drawl
Holiday_Hotel3722@reddit
This is why the Inuit of Prudhoe Bay have that famous Arctic twang.
TheHoodieConnoisseur@reddit
And very valuable to train an AI on that accent
Holiday_Hotel3722@reddit
"Alhamdulillah, y'all :D"
mercurialpolyglot@reddit
You could try hellotalk, or if you’re into an online multiplayer video game I bet you could find a gaming group with a twang
CurioMind_@reddit (OP)
Hello talk is dating app unfortunately
Radar1980@reddit
Damn, the GIP must be hurting budget wise if they’re looking to Reddit for a DLI replacement.
lo-lux@reddit
Which Southern? We have several.
Antioch666@reddit
Native American English speaker with a southern accent can be interpreted extremely specific. 😅
Several-Psychology79@reddit
Listen to Paula DeenÂ
shammy_dammy@reddit
Why are you trying to get around a removal? I suggest a language exchange subreddit. Getting this one in before you're removed again.
redmambo_no6@reddit
Man I would LOVE if you came to my state lol