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Old 04-16-2021, 08:59 AM   #31
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"Pram" here.
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wrong. pushchair is used by the younger generation they would (never) say pram. the older are more likely to say pram and will also say pushchair.

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By North, where do you mean?
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Old 04-23-2021, 09:08 AM   #34
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By North, where do you mean?
Well I'm familiar with Yorkshire and Lancashire dialects, though exactly where 'The North' starts varies depending on what we're talking about.
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Well I'm familiar with Yorkshire and Lancashire dialects, though exactly where 'The North' starts varies depending on what we're talking about.
Typical. You didn't mention Scotland which is north. Dunnet Head is the most northerly point on the mainland.
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Typical. You didn't mention Scotland which is north. Dunnet Head is the most northerly point on the mainland.
Scotland is a whole different country. I won't pretend to know the dialect.
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Getting back to the thread, how about Terry Pratchett?

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I like Ursula Vernon's work. Dragonbreath and Hamster Princess series are aimed at younger kids. Castle Hangnail is a stand-alone. She has also written quite a bit as T. Kingfisher, for adults. A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking is quite funny.
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By North, where do you mean?
Lots of planets have Norths. OK, not a book.
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Depends which book. I have trouble reading Wee Free Men because of the dialect. Some good stories but not what I would suggest for someone learning English. Too many subtleties and plays on words.
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Depends which book. I have trouble reading Wee Free Men because of the dialect. Some good stories but not what I would suggest for someone learning English. Too many subtleties and plays on words.
Wee Free Men is best listened to then read. I've listened to it and it was very good. Those words you are having trouble with work very well when listened to.
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Well I'm familiar with Yorkshire and Lancashire dialects, though exactly where 'The North' starts varies depending on what we're talking about.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danelaw

Hence there is a sussex, essex and wessex, but no nossex.
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Add my vote for Terry Pratchett - an excellent recommendation.

As others noted - and I want to reiterate - Sci-Fi can be tough for the novice English speaker. This is a genre where authors often take great liberty with place names, character names, technical terminology, etc. Keep a dictionary on hand and don't be surprised if a word is made up.

Finally, the conversation about "pram" herein illustrates a great point: variability within the English language. Keep a pad and pencil handy and log words that seem unfamiliar.
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Lots of planets have Norths. OK, not a book.

Doctor Who reference - I got it!
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