Hi, I am thinking about living in East London, but am worried that I might find it hard to adapt to the culture, and have language difficulties. I am white and 100% British, and speak perfect English. Also would I need any jabs to visit? thanks
2007-02-07 20:50:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Don't do it! I lived in Bromley-By-Bow (near Stratford) for six months. I hated it.
I was the only white person there and always felt like I was being threatened if I so much as walked down the street, even though statistically it may be just as safe as many other parts of London.
You will not be able to understand a word anyone says. They speak English apparently, but it does not represent any form of English that I've ever heard. Which is odd, because most of the people (especially the young ones) are English-born, it's not like they're all immigrants.
In terms of vaccinations, I think these are only necessary if you plan to eat in the restaurants and cafes, which I wouldn't recommend.
BTW before anyone reports me for being racist - I am NOT racist. I now live near Wood Green so as a white person I am still in the minority. But people in Wood Green can speak in a way which you can understand and you can go to the shops without feeling like you're going to get shot.
2007-02-07 21:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think they speak every kind of laugage over there except ENGLISH ! You're a bit mad moving that way.I know housings cheap and might be good investment when they build the olympics but you should tru South East London. At least the roads network is a bit better and there are more open green spaces and not that for from the lovely Kent country side.
My partner has worked in different parts of and still works over in East London and says it is such a dive no matter what part you look at !!!
2007-02-08 04:37:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The primary language of the East end of London is clearly German spoken with a marked Swiss accent.
2007-02-08 11:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We speak The Queen,s English in the East end of London,
(Have you never seen Eastenders)There is also a lot of cockney slang,But in general in England the English speak English,If you are worried about our East-end culture The East-end is not for you..
2007-02-07 20:54:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
London has a inhabitants of seven,172,091 The inhabitants interior Dublin (i.e. the administrative section controlled via Dublin city Council) replaced into 505,739 on the census of 2006. previous this, on the comparable census the Dublin area inhabitants replaced right into a million,186,159, whilst the better Dublin section had a parent of a million,661,185
2016-11-02 21:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A form of English call Cockney. From St Pauls to Stratford, then east of that point something called Estuary (Essex, North Kent) I would suggest you contact your GP, it's best to be on the safe side!
2007-02-07 20:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by biffo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As you clearly speak Caustic Wit fluently, you may have problems making yourself understood. Ha ha! I would recommend that get your Right Hook jab before you go in case of any drunken fights...
2007-02-09 10:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by ginnikins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cockney slang.
2007-02-07 20:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cockney innit.
2007-02-10 02:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by saltwater 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
English as it is everywere not only in London but the rest of the UK
2007-02-07 21:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋