I`ve learned the English from reading and listening and I crave for some practice! We were in Spain in May and I couldnt at all practice my Spanish. There were only Dutch in the hotel. All I could say was "How much does it cost" By the way - I`m Bulgarian. We`ll stay with Bulgarian friends who live in London. So there is no in sight to have the possibility to talk with nature speaking English...Any suggastions?
2006-08-21 23:09:26 · 20 answers · asked by Effy 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
In London like any big city it is difficult to strike up much a conversation with strangers on the street, but you can try. If you took some sort of guided walking tour you could ask questions of the guide and chat with some of the other people in the small group; this would also work on guided tours of historic places like the Tower of London. I don't go to bars or clubs as they're noisy, but people do go there to meet new people so you might be able to strike up conversations there. If you go to a market you could talk to the stall-holders about their wares; your guidebook should list some.
Your written English is already better than many native speakers on this site - good work!
2006-08-21 23:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello Effy,
Firstly, I must tell you that your English is coming along nicely. I am not an English teacher, but if you would like to e-mail me, I will be happy to help with any particular problems. I use English in a very correct manner, always with attention to spelling and punctuation. I can also advise you on slang, and the idiomatic use of English we meet everyday.
I am at home today, feeling ill. If you like, I could call you, and we could converse. I have skype, so it's either very cheap or free.
All the best for your visit in the Autumn.
Frankie.
2006-08-21 23:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kak si?! :+)
It's a shame that you are going to London, as there are very few English people left there! Pubs are probably the best place to try, though.... at least all the Australians and South Africans speak reasonable English as well!
2006-08-22 03:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by nige_but_dim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a shame as i am leaving London when you visit to go to Australia but the majority of people speak English in London so you will be fine.You write very good in English so i think you will be able to use your English without any problems.Have a great time in London but beware it is very very expensive.
2006-08-22 06:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try striking an English conversation with lots of people in England but not necessarily the Brits themselves. Most Londoners are quite rude and won't even look at you
2006-08-21 23:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anya M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Effy, I'm sure you'll have a good time in London. You know, most people there speak some English so it should be easy to find some to converse with.
2006-08-21 23:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by David R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm English and I have never found anyone in London who speaks English. Go to Oxford or Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.
2006-08-21 23:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go down to a pub. There are literally hundreds of them around London (and the UK) and people tend to get very talkative when they're there.
2006-08-22 03:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come to the beaches in San Diego instead - it is warm and everyone is friendly and speaks English at the nightclubs and cafes!
2006-08-22 03:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I must compliment you on your use of written English.
You possess a far greater command of the English language than most people who use this website!
2006-08-21 23:18:53 · answer #10 · answered by Here's Danny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋